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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,262.95, 75,279.57 and 23,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,262.95, 75,279.57 and 23,986.14 is: 35,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,262.95 : 75,279.57 = 23,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,262.95/75,279.57 = 23,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,262.95x = 75,279.57 × 23,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,262.95x = 1,805,666,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,666,305.16/50,262.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.40

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