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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,096.61, 75,149.94 and 18,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,096.61, 75,149.94 and 18,514.98 is: 27,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,096.61 : 75,149.94 = 18,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,096.61/75,149.94 = 18,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,096.61x = 75,149.94 × 18,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,096.61x = 1,391,399,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,399,167.78/50,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,774.32

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