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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,286.62, 75,315.11 and 24,009.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,286.62, 75,315.11 and 24,009.81 is: 35,959.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,286.62 : 75,315.11 = 24,009.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,286.62/75,315.11 = 24,009.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,286.62x = 75,315.11 × 24,009.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,286.62x = 1,808,301,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,301,361.18/50,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,959.89

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