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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.60, 75,438.80 and 23,982.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.60, 75,438.80 and 23,982.93 is: 35,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.60 : 75,438.80 = 23,982.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.60/75,438.80 = 23,982.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.60x = 75,438.80 × 23,982.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.60x = 1,809,243,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,243,459.68/50,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,982.22

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