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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,202, 75,304.44 and 13,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,202, 75,304.44 and 13,266 is: 19,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,202 : 75,304.44 = 13,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,202/75,304.44 = 13,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,202x = 75,304.44 × 13,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,202x = 998,988,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,988,701.04/50,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.38

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