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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,305.41, 75,444.62 and 23,957.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,305.41, 75,444.62 and 23,957.73 is: 35,930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,305.41 : 75,444.62 = 23,957.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,305.41/75,444.62 = 23,957.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,305.41x = 75,444.62 × 23,957.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,305.41x = 1,807,481,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,481,716.12/50,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.17

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