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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.46, 75,050.18 and 12,593.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.46, 75,050.18 and 12,593.85 is: 18,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.46 : 75,050.18 = 12,593.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.46/75,050.18 = 12,593.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.46x = 75,050.18 × 12,593.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.46x = 945,170,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,170,925.46/50,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.78

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