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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.71, 75,280.84 and 18,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.71, 75,280.84 and 18,172.74 is: 27,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.71 : 75,280.84 = 18,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.71/75,280.84 = 18,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.71x = 75,280.84 × 18,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.71x = 1,368,059,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,059,132.30/50,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,253.42

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