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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,267.09, 75,285.75 and 23,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,267.09, 75,285.75 and 23,990.28 is: 35,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,267.09 : 75,285.75 = 23,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,267.09/75,285.75 = 23,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,267.09x = 75,285.75 × 23,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,267.09x = 1,806,126,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,126,222.51/50,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.59

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