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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,313.76, 75,473.22 and 12,874.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,313.76, 75,473.22 and 12,874.15 is: 19,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,313.76 : 75,473.22 = 12,874.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,313.76/75,473.22 = 12,874.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,313.76x = 75,473.22 × 12,874.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,313.76x = 971,653,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,653,555.26/50,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.89

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