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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,260.13, 75,275.37 and 23,983.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,260.13, 75,275.37 and 23,983.32 is: 35,920.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,260.13 : 75,275.37 = 23,983.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,260.13/75,275.37 = 23,983.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,260.13x = 75,275.37 × 23,983.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,260.13x = 1,805,353,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,353,286.83/50,260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.19

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