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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,222.83, 75,335.38 and 12,782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,222.83, 75,335.38 and 12,782.75 is: 19,174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,222.83 : 75,335.38 = 12,782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,222.83/75,335.38 = 12,782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,222.83x = 75,335.38 × 12,782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,222.83x = 962,993,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,993,264.78/50,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,174.41

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