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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,247.42, 75,371.85 and 23,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,247.42, 75,371.85 and 23,954.94 is: 35,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,247.42 : 75,371.85 = 23,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,247.42/75,371.85 = 23,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,247.42x = 75,371.85 × 23,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,247.42x = 1,805,528,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,528,144.44/50,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,932.75

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