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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.29, 75,271.97 and 12,744.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.29, 75,271.97 and 12,744.17 is: 19,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.29 : 75,271.97 = 12,744.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.29/75,271.97 = 12,744.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.29x = 75,271.97 × 12,744.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.29x = 959,278,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,278,781.91/50,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.26

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