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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,035.92, 75,052.44 and 12,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,035.92, 75,052.44 and 12,595.92 is: 18,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,035.92 : 75,052.44 = 12,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,035.92/75,052.44 = 12,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,035.92x = 75,052.44 × 12,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,035.92x = 945,354,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,354,530.04/50,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.52

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