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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,304.48, 75,467.88 and 19,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,304.48, 75,467.88 and 19,140 is: 28,714.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,304.48 : 75,467.88 = 19,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,304.48/75,467.88 = 19,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,304.48x = 75,467.88 × 19,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,304.48x = 1,444,455,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,455,223.20/50,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,714.25

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