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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,276.16, 75,414.21 and 12,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,276.16, 75,414.21 and 12,836.24 is: 19,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,276.16 : 75,414.21 = 12,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,276.16/75,414.21 = 12,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,276.16x = 75,414.21 × 12,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,276.16x = 968,034,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,034,756.57/50,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.35

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