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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,173.25, 75,264.92 and 13,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,173.25, 75,264.92 and 13,237.25 is: 19,857.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,173.25 : 75,264.92 = 13,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,173.25/75,264.92 = 13,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,173.25x = 75,264.92 × 13,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,173.25x = 996,300,496.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,300,496.08/50,173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.20

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