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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.93, 75,044.41 and 18,865.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.93, 75,044.41 and 18,865.13 is: 28,295.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.93 : 75,044.41 = 18,865.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.93/75,044.41 = 18,865.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.93x = 75,044.41 × 18,865.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.93x = 1,415,722,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,722,128.04/50,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,295.24

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