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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,254.73, 75,383.13 and 20,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,254.73, 75,383.13 and 20,668.72 is: 31,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,254.73 : 75,383.13 = 20,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,254.73/75,383.13 = 20,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,254.73x = 75,383.13 × 20,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,254.73x = 1,558,072,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,072,806.69/50,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,003.51

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