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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,193.62, 75,291.96 and 12,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,193.62, 75,291.96 and 12,753.70 is: 19,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,193.62 : 75,291.96 = 12,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,193.62/75,291.96 = 12,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,193.62x = 75,291.96 × 12,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,193.62x = 960,251,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,251,245.76/50,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.94

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