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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,438.71, 75,555.80 and 23,383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,438.71, 75,555.80 and 23,383.02 is: 35,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,438.71 : 75,555.80 = 23,383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,438.71/75,555.80 = 23,383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,438.71x = 75,555.80 × 23,383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,438.71x = 1,766,722,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,722,665.60/50,438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,027.12

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