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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.92, 75,422.82 and 12,842.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.92, 75,422.82 and 12,842.03 is: 19,263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.92 : 75,422.82 = 12,842.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.92/75,422.82 = 12,842.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.92x = 75,422.82 × 12,842.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.92x = 968,581,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,581,740.01/50,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.02

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