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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,268.72, 75,401.04 and 12,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,268.72, 75,401.04 and 12,829.74 is: 19,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,268.72 : 75,401.04 = 12,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,268.72/75,401.04 = 12,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,268.72x = 75,401.04 × 12,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,268.72x = 967,375,738.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,375,738.93/50,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.09

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