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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,383, 75,574.50 and 13,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,383, 75,574.50 and 13,447 is: 20,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,383 : 75,574.50 = 13,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,383/75,574.50 = 13,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,383x = 75,574.50 × 13,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,383x = 1,016,250,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,250,301.50/50,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.50

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