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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,262.31, 75,278.64 and 23,985.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,262.31, 75,278.64 and 23,985.51 is: 35,923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,262.31 : 75,278.64 = 23,985.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,262.31/75,278.64 = 23,985.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,262.31x = 75,278.64 × 23,985.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,262.31x = 1,805,596,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,596,572.51/50,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.47

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