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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,042.54, 75,058.22 and 12,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,042.54, 75,058.22 and 12,602.60 is: 18,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,042.54 : 75,058.22 = 12,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,042.54/75,058.22 = 12,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,042.54x = 75,058.22 × 12,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,042.54x = 945,928,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,928,723.37/50,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.49

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