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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,622, 75,933.02 and 13,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,622, 75,933.02 and 13,686 is: 20,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,622 : 75,933.02 = 13,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,622/75,933.02 = 13,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,622x = 75,933.02 × 13,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,622x = 1,039,219,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,219,311.72/50,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.01

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