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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,184, 75,281.04 and 13,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,184, 75,281.04 and 13,248 is: 19,873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,184 : 75,281.04 = 13,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,184/75,281.04 = 13,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,184x = 75,281.04 × 13,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,184x = 997,323,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,323,217.92/50,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.33

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