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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,272.38, 75,408.52 and 12,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,272.38, 75,408.52 and 12,832.46 is: 19,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,272.38 : 75,408.52 = 12,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,272.38/75,408.52 = 12,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,272.38x = 75,408.52 × 12,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,272.38x = 967,676,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,676,816.56/50,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.68

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