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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.52, 75,284.91 and 23,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.52, 75,284.91 and 23,989.72 is: 35,929.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.52 : 75,284.91 = 23,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.52/75,284.91 = 23,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.52x = 75,284.91 × 23,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.52x = 1,806,063,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,063,911.13/50,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,929.76

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