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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,182.62, 75,303.09 and 19,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,182.62, 75,303.09 and 19,020.30 is: 28,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182.62 : 75,303.09 = 19,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182.62/75,303.09 = 19,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182.62x = 75,303.09 × 19,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182.62x = 1,432,287,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,287,362.73/50,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,541.50

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