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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,173, 75,264.54 and 13,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,173, 75,264.54 and 13,237 is: 19,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,173 : 75,264.54 = 13,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,173/75,264.54 = 13,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,173x = 75,264.54 × 13,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,173x = 996,276,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,276,715.98/50,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.83

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