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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.67, 75,272.54 and 12,744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.67, 75,272.54 and 12,744.55 is: 19,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.67 : 75,272.54 = 12,744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.67/75,272.54 = 12,744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.67x = 75,272.54 × 12,744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.67x = 959,314,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,314,397.75/50,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.83

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