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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,195.52, 75,297.96 and 18,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,195.52, 75,297.96 and 18,182.61 is: 27,275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,195.52 : 75,297.96 = 18,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,195.52/75,297.96 = 18,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,195.52x = 75,297.96 × 18,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,195.52x = 1,369,113,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,113,440.48/50,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,275.61

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