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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.46, 75,302.64 and 20,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.46, 75,302.64 and 20,599.32 is: 30,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.46 : 75,302.64 = 20,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.46/75,302.64 = 20,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.46x = 75,302.64 × 20,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.46x = 1,551,183,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,183,178.20/50,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,906.55

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