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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.76, 75,410.55 and 12,833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.76, 75,410.55 and 12,833.83 is: 19,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.76 : 75,410.55 = 12,833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.76/75,410.55 = 12,833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.76x = 75,410.55 × 12,833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.76x = 967,805,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,805,848.99/50,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.72

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