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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.31, 75,275.43 and 14,642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.31, 75,275.43 and 14,642.06 is: 21,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.31 : 75,275.43 = 14,642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.31/75,275.43 = 14,642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.31x = 75,275.43 × 14,642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.31x = 1,102,187,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,187,289.38/50,181.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.10

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