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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,179.62, 75,298.59 and 19,017.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,179.62, 75,298.59 and 19,017.30 is: 28,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,179.62 : 75,298.59 = 19,017.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,179.62/75,298.59 = 19,017.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,179.62x = 75,298.59 × 19,017.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,179.62x = 1,431,975,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,975,875.61/50,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,537.00

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