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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,605, 75,907.50 and 13,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,605, 75,907.50 and 13,669 is: 20,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,605 : 75,907.50 = 13,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,605/75,907.50 = 13,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,605x = 75,907.50 × 13,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,605x = 1,037,579,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,579,617.50/50,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.50

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