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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,451.66, 75,687.39 and 14,428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,451.66, 75,687.39 and 14,428.44 is: 21,645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,451.66 : 75,687.39 = 14,428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,451.66/75,687.39 = 14,428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,451.66x = 75,687.39 × 14,428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,451.66x = 1,092,050,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,050,965.37/50,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.49

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