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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.24, 75,307.05 and 24,004.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.24, 75,307.05 and 24,004.45 is: 35,951.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.24 : 75,307.05 = 24,004.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.24/75,307.05 = 24,004.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.24x = 75,307.05 × 24,004.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.24x = 1,807,704,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,704,316.37/50,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,951.86

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