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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.21, 75,280.10 and 18,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.21, 75,280.10 and 18,172.24 is: 27,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.21 : 75,280.10 = 18,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.21/75,280.10 = 18,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.21x = 75,280.10 × 18,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.21x = 1,368,007,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,007,577.16/50,197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.66

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