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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.02, 75,027.06 and 18,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.02, 75,027.06 and 18,846 is: 28,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.02 : 75,027.06 = 18,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.02/75,027.06 = 18,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.02x = 75,027.06 × 18,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.02x = 1,413,959,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,959,972.76/50,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,272.97

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