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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,263.47, 75,397.80 and 12,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,263.47, 75,397.80 and 12,823.87 is: 19,236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,263.47 : 75,397.80 = 12,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,263.47/75,397.80 = 12,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,263.47x = 75,397.80 × 12,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,263.47x = 966,891,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,891,585.49/50,263.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.47

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