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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,261.31, 75,277.14 and 23,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,261.31, 75,277.14 and 23,984.51 is: 35,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,261.31 : 75,277.14 = 23,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,261.31/75,277.14 = 23,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,261.31x = 75,277.14 × 23,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,261.31x = 1,805,485,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,485,317.10/50,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.97

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