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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,265.27, 75,283.04 and 23,988.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,265.27, 75,283.04 and 23,988.47 is: 35,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,265.27 : 75,283.04 = 23,988.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,265.27/75,283.04 = 23,988.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,265.27x = 75,283.04 × 23,988.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,265.27x = 1,805,924,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,924,450.19/50,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.88

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