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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,410.88, 75,610.56 and 13,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,410.88, 75,610.56 and 13,477.76 is: 20,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,410.88 : 75,610.56 = 13,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,410.88/75,610.56 = 13,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,410.88x = 75,610.56 × 13,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,410.88x = 1,019,060,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,060,981.15/50,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.10

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