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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,252.81, 75,376.78 and 19,085.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,252.81, 75,376.78 and 19,085.63 is: 28,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,252.81 : 75,376.78 = 19,085.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,252.81/75,376.78 = 19,085.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,252.81x = 75,376.78 × 19,085.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,252.81x = 1,438,612,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,612,909.07/50,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,627.51

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