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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,314.44, 75,514.86 and 24,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,314.44, 75,514.86 and 24,005.64 is: 36,029.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,314.44 : 75,514.86 = 24,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,314.44/75,514.86 = 24,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,314.44x = 75,514.86 × 24,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,314.44x = 1,812,782,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,782,543.81/50,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,029.07

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