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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,265.83, 75,283.88 and 23,989.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,265.83, 75,283.88 and 23,989.03 is: 35,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,265.83 : 75,283.88 = 23,989.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,265.83/75,283.88 = 23,989.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,265.83x = 75,283.88 × 23,989.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,265.83x = 1,805,987,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,987,255.84/50,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.73

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