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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,605.50, 75,908.25 and 13,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,605.50, 75,908.25 and 13,669.50 is: 20,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,605.50 : 75,908.25 = 13,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,605.50/75,908.25 = 13,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,605.50x = 75,908.25 × 13,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,605.50x = 1,037,627,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,627,823.38/50,605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.25

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