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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,297.26, 75,451.36 and 18,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,297.26, 75,451.36 and 18,703.62 is: 28,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,297.26 : 75,451.36 = 18,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,297.26/75,451.36 = 18,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,297.26x = 75,451.36 × 18,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,297.26x = 1,411,213,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,213,565.92/50,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,057.46

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