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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,232.66, 75,348.43 and 12,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,232.66, 75,348.43 and 12,282.30 is: 18,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,232.66 : 75,348.43 = 12,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,232.66/75,348.43 = 12,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,232.66x = 75,348.43 × 12,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,232.66x = 925,452,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,452,021.79/50,232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,423.31

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