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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.93, 75,275.91 and 12,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.93, 75,275.91 and 12,746.81 is: 19,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.93 : 75,275.91 = 12,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.93/75,275.91 = 12,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.93x = 75,275.91 × 12,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.93x = 959,527,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,527,345.97/50,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.21

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