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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,164.63, 75,253.22 and 18,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,164.63, 75,253.22 and 18,569.36 is: 27,856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,164.63 : 75,253.22 = 18,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,164.63/75,253.22 = 18,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,164.63x = 75,253.22 × 18,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,164.63x = 1,397,404,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,404,133.34/50,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,856.36

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