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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.62, 75,423.15 and 19,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.62, 75,423.15 and 19,108.44 is: 28,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.62 : 75,423.15 = 19,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.62/75,423.15 = 19,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.62x = 75,423.15 × 19,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.62x = 1,441,218,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,218,736.39/50,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,666.35

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