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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,237.59, 75,356.96 and 12,797.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,237.59, 75,356.96 and 12,797.61 is: 19,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,237.59 : 75,356.96 = 12,797.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,237.59/75,356.96 = 12,797.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,237.59x = 75,356.96 × 12,797.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,237.59x = 964,388,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,388,984.87/50,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.56

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