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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,649.39, 75,977.33 and 19,484.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,649.39, 75,977.33 and 19,484.64 is: 29,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,649.39 : 75,977.33 = 19,484.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,649.39/75,977.33 = 19,484.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,649.39x = 75,977.33 × 19,484.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,649.39x = 1,480,390,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,390,825.79/50,649.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,228.21

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