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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.62, 75,541.96 and 19,173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.62, 75,541.96 and 19,173.06 is: 28,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.62 : 75,541.96 = 19,173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.62/75,541.96 = 19,173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.62x = 75,541.96 × 19,173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.62x = 1,448,370,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,370,531.60/50,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,772.55

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