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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,046.73, 75,092.06 and 18,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,046.73, 75,092.06 and 18,874.69 is: 28,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,046.73 : 75,092.06 = 18,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,046.73/75,092.06 = 18,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,046.73x = 75,092.06 × 18,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,046.73x = 1,417,339,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,339,213.42/50,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,320.32

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