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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,650.88, 75,973.44 and 13,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,650.88, 75,973.44 and 13,712 is: 20,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,650.88 : 75,973.44 = 13,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,650.88/75,973.44 = 13,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,650.88x = 75,973.44 × 13,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,650.88x = 1,041,747,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,747,809.28/50,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,567.22

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