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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,264.31, 75,281.64 and 23,987.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,264.31, 75,281.64 and 23,987.51 is: 35,926.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,264.31 : 75,281.64 = 23,987.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,264.31/75,281.64 = 23,987.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,264.31x = 75,281.64 × 23,987.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,264.31x = 1,805,819,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,819,092.32/50,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.47

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