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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,193.62, 75,277.80 and 20,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,193.62, 75,277.80 and 20,619.62 is: 30,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,193.62 : 75,277.80 = 20,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,193.62/75,277.80 = 20,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,193.62x = 75,277.80 × 20,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,193.62x = 1,552,199,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,199,630.44/50,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,924.24

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