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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.76, 75,264.44 and 18,161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.76, 75,264.44 and 18,161.79 is: 27,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.76 : 75,264.44 = 18,161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.76/75,264.44 = 18,161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.76x = 75,264.44 × 18,161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.76x = 1,366,936,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,936,862.94/50,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,237.00

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