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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,589, 75,883.50 and 13,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,589, 75,883.50 and 13,653 is: 20,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,589 : 75,883.50 = 13,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,589/75,883.50 = 13,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,589x = 75,883.50 × 13,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,589x = 1,036,037,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,037,425.50/50,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.50

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