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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.40, 75,982.08 and 23,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.40, 75,982.08 and 23,983.08 is: 35,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.40 : 75,982.08 = 23,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.40/75,982.08 = 23,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.40x = 75,982.08 × 23,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.40x = 1,822,284,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,284,303.21/50,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,968.46

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