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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,166.55, 75,249.83 and 20,598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,166.55, 75,249.83 and 20,598.31 is: 30,897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,166.55 : 75,249.83 = 20,598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,166.55/75,249.83 = 20,598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,166.55x = 75,249.83 × 20,598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,166.55x = 1,550,019,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,019,325.79/50,166.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.47

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