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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.38, 75,307.23 and 24,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.38, 75,307.23 and 24,004.56 is: 35,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.38 : 75,307.23 = 24,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.38/75,307.23 = 24,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.38x = 75,307.23 × 24,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.38x = 1,807,716,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,716,920.97/50,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,952.01

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