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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.82, 75,347.08 and 20,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.82, 75,347.08 and 20,250.05 is: 30,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.82 : 75,347.08 = 20,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.82/75,347.08 = 20,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.82x = 75,347.08 × 20,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.82x = 1,525,781,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,781,709.99/50,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,373.60

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