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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,253.92, 75,381.60 and 23,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,253.92, 75,381.60 and 23,961.44 is: 35,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,253.92 : 75,381.60 = 23,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,253.92/75,381.60 = 23,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,253.92x = 75,381.60 × 23,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,253.92x = 1,806,251,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,251,685.50/50,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.50

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