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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.88, 75,413.74 and 12,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.88, 75,413.74 and 12,835.96 is: 19,253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.88 : 75,413.74 = 12,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.88/75,413.74 = 12,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.88x = 75,413.74 × 12,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.88x = 968,007,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,007,933.74/50,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.92

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