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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,171.37, 75,286.35 and 19,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,171.37, 75,286.35 and 19,009.05 is: 28,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,171.37 : 75,286.35 = 19,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,171.37/75,286.35 = 19,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,171.37x = 75,286.35 × 19,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,171.37x = 1,431,121,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,121,991.47/50,171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,524.67

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