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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,007.38, 75,011.06 and 13,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,007.38, 75,011.06 and 13,071.38 is: 19,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,007.38 : 75,011.06 = 13,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,007.38/75,011.06 = 13,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,007.38x = 75,011.06 × 13,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,007.38x = 980,497,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,497,727.09/50,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.06

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