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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,295.99, 75,460.37 and 23,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,295.99, 75,460.37 and 23,997.33 is: 36,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,295.99 : 75,460.37 = 23,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,295.99/75,460.37 = 23,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,295.99x = 75,460.37 × 23,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,295.99x = 1,810,847,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,847,280.83/50,295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,003.81

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