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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,265.96, 75,284.06 and 23,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,265.96, 75,284.06 and 23,989.16 is: 35,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,265.96 : 75,284.06 = 23,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,265.96/75,284.06 = 23,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,265.96x = 75,284.06 × 23,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,265.96x = 1,806,001,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,001,360.79/50,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.91

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