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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,359.83, 75,539.72 and 23,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,359.83, 75,539.72 and 23,689.23 is: 35,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,359.83 : 75,539.72 = 23,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,359.83/75,539.72 = 23,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,359.83x = 75,539.72 × 23,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,359.83x = 1,789,477,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,477,423.52/50,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,533.83

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