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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,146.12, 75,206.82 and 20,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,146.12, 75,206.82 and 20,572.36 is: 30,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,146.12 : 75,206.82 = 20,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,146.12/75,206.82 = 20,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,146.12x = 75,206.82 × 20,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,146.12x = 1,547,181,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,181,775.50/50,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.47

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