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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,215.70, 75,323.99 and 12,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,215.70, 75,323.99 and 12,775.80 is: 19,163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,215.70 : 75,323.99 = 12,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,215.70/75,323.99 = 12,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,215.70x = 75,323.99 × 12,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,215.70x = 962,324,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,324,167.56/50,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.81

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