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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,151.69, 75,227.63 and 12,711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,151.69, 75,227.63 and 12,711.75 is: 19,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,151.69 : 75,227.63 = 12,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,151.69/75,227.63 = 12,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,151.69x = 75,227.63 × 12,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,151.69x = 956,274,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,274,762.09/50,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,067.65

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