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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.92, 75,272.91 and 12,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.92, 75,272.91 and 12,744.80 is: 19,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.92 : 75,272.91 = 12,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.92/75,272.91 = 12,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.92x = 75,272.91 × 12,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.92x = 959,338,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,338,183.37/50,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.21

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