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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,349.47, 75,524.19 and 23,974.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,349.47, 75,524.19 and 23,974.25 is: 35,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,349.47 : 75,524.19 = 23,974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,349.47/75,524.19 = 23,974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,349.47x = 75,524.19 × 23,974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,349.47x = 1,810,635,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,635,434.49/50,349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,961.36

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