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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,599.88, 75,903.46 and 19,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,599.88, 75,903.46 and 19,435.13 is: 29,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,599.88 : 75,903.46 = 19,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,599.88/75,903.46 = 19,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,599.88x = 75,903.46 × 19,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,599.88x = 1,475,193,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,193,612.55/50,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,154.09

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