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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,039.16, 75,058.83 and 12,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,039.16, 75,058.83 and 12,599.25 is: 18,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,039.16 : 75,058.83 = 12,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,039.16/75,058.83 = 12,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,039.16x = 75,058.83 × 12,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,039.16x = 945,684,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,684,963.88/50,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.90

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