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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,313.93, 75,473.46 and 12,874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,313.93, 75,473.46 and 12,874.32 is: 19,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,313.93 : 75,473.46 = 12,874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,313.93/75,473.46 = 12,874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,313.93x = 75,473.46 × 12,874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,313.93x = 971,669,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,669,475.55/50,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.14

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