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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.64, 75,270.12 and 20,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.64, 75,270.12 and 20,592.16 is: 30,887.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.64 : 75,270.12 = 20,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.64/75,270.12 = 20,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.64x = 75,270.12 × 20,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.64x = 1,549,974,354.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,974,354.26/50,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,887.28

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