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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,127.34, 75,184.49 and 18,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,127.34, 75,184.49 and 18,958.54 is: 28,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,127.34 : 75,184.49 = 18,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,127.34/75,184.49 = 18,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,127.34x = 75,184.49 × 18,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,127.34x = 1,425,388,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,388,161.04/50,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.34

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