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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,182.92, 75,274.41 and 12,745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,182.92, 75,274.41 and 12,745.80 is: 19,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182.92 : 75,274.41 = 12,745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182.92/75,274.41 = 12,745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182.92x = 75,274.41 × 12,745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182.92x = 959,432,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,432,574.98/50,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.71

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