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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,271.55, 75,292.54 and 23,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,271.55, 75,292.54 and 23,994.74 is: 35,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,271.55 : 75,292.54 = 23,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,271.55/75,292.54 = 23,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,271.55x = 75,292.54 × 23,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,271.55x = 1,806,625,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,625,049.48/50,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.33

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