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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,206.76, 75,297.48 and 20,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,206.76, 75,297.48 and 20,632.76 is: 30,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,206.76 : 75,297.48 = 20,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,206.76/75,297.48 = 20,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,206.76x = 75,297.48 × 20,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,206.76x = 1,553,594,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,594,833.44/50,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,943.94

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