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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,127.09, 75,190.74 and 20,539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,127.09, 75,190.74 and 20,539.62 is: 30,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,127.09 : 75,190.74 = 20,539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,127.09/75,190.74 = 20,539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,127.09x = 75,190.74 × 20,539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,127.09x = 1,544,389,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,389,227.12/50,127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,809.47

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