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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,261.45, 75,277.33 and 23,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,261.45, 75,277.33 and 23,984.64 is: 35,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,261.45 : 75,277.33 = 23,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,261.45/75,277.33 = 23,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,261.45x = 75,277.33 × 23,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,261.45x = 1,805,499,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,499,600.25/50,261.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.16

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