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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.44, 75,314.64 and 20,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.44, 75,314.64 and 20,607.36 is: 30,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.44 : 75,314.64 = 20,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.44/75,314.64 = 20,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.44x = 75,314.64 × 20,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.44x = 1,552,035,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,035,899.75/50,197.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,918.63

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