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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.95, 75,284.57 and 12,750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.95, 75,284.57 and 12,750.13 is: 19,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.95 : 75,284.57 = 12,750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.95/75,284.57 = 12,750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.95x = 75,284.57 × 12,750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.95x = 959,888,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,888,054.49/50,189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.10

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