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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,046.71, 75,067.43 and 12,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,046.71, 75,067.43 and 12,606.75 is: 18,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,046.71 : 75,067.43 = 12,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,046.71/75,067.43 = 12,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,046.71x = 75,067.43 × 12,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,046.71x = 946,356,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,356,260.12/50,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.46

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