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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.39, 75,245.82 and 12,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.39, 75,245.82 and 12,214.02 is: 18,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.39 : 75,245.82 = 12,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.39/75,245.82 = 12,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.39x = 75,245.82 × 12,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.39x = 919,053,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,053,574.17/50,164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.84

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