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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,239.65, 75,359.44 and 39,154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,239.65, 75,359.44 and 39,154.62 is: 58,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,239.65 : 75,359.44 = 39,154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,239.65/75,359.44 = 39,154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,239.65x = 75,359.44 × 39,154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,239.65x = 2,950,670,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,670,236.61/50,239.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,731.90

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