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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,187.46, 75,299.64 and 20,597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,187.46, 75,299.64 and 20,597.35 is: 30,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,187.46 : 75,299.64 = 20,597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,187.46/75,299.64 = 20,597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,187.46x = 75,299.64 × 20,597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,187.46x = 1,550,973,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,973,039.95/50,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.60

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