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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,554.64, 75,823.32 and 13,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,554.64, 75,823.32 and 13,610 is: 20,412.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,554.64 : 75,823.32 = 13,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,554.64/75,823.32 = 13,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,554.64x = 75,823.32 × 13,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,554.64x = 1,031,955,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,955,385.20/50,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.67

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