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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,012.55, 74,995.73 and 18,414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,012.55, 74,995.73 and 18,414.67 is: 27,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,012.55 : 74,995.73 = 18,414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,012.55/74,995.73 = 18,414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,012.55x = 74,995.73 × 18,414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,012.55x = 1,381,021,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,021,619.36/50,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,613.50

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