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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.74, 75,307.80 and 24,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.74, 75,307.80 and 24,004.95 is: 35,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.74 : 75,307.80 = 24,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.74/75,307.80 = 24,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.74x = 75,307.80 × 24,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.74x = 1,807,759,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,759,973.61/50,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,952.61

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