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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,274.59, 75,411.81 and 12,834.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,274.59, 75,411.81 and 12,834.66 is: 19,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,274.59 : 75,411.81 = 12,834.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,274.59/75,411.81 = 12,834.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,274.59x = 75,411.81 × 12,834.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,274.59x = 967,884,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,884,941.33/50,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,251.97

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