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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,263.96, 75,281.07 and 23,987.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,263.96, 75,281.07 and 23,987.15 is: 35,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,263.96 : 75,281.07 = 23,987.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,263.96/75,281.07 = 23,987.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,263.96x = 75,281.07 × 23,987.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,263.96x = 1,805,778,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,778,322.40/50,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.91

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