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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,193.76, 75,278.01 and 20,619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,193.76, 75,278.01 and 20,619.76 is: 30,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,193.76 : 75,278.01 = 20,619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,193.76/75,278.01 = 20,619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,193.76x = 75,278.01 × 20,619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,193.76x = 1,552,214,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,214,499.48/50,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,924.45

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