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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,161.52, 75,241.52 and 12,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,161.52, 75,241.52 and 12,211.07 is: 18,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,161.52 : 75,241.52 = 12,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,161.52/75,241.52 = 12,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,161.52x = 75,241.52 × 12,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,161.52x = 918,779,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,779,516.56/50,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.42

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