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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,113.86, 75,171.69 and 18,091.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,113.86, 75,171.69 and 18,091.63 is: 27,137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,113.86 : 75,171.69 = 18,091.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,113.86/75,171.69 = 18,091.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,113.86x = 75,171.69 × 18,091.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,113.86x = 1,359,978,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,978,401.95/50,113.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,137.77

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