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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,250.68, 75,372.78 and 19,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,250.68, 75,372.78 and 19,085.12 is: 28,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,250.68 : 75,372.78 = 19,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,250.68/75,372.78 = 19,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,250.68x = 75,372.78 × 19,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,250.68x = 1,438,498,551.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,498,551.03/50,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,626.45

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