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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,652.38, 75,975.69 and 13,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,652.38, 75,975.69 and 13,713.50 is: 20,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,652.38 : 75,975.69 = 13,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,652.38/75,975.69 = 13,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,652.38x = 75,975.69 × 13,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,652.38x = 1,041,892,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,892,624.82/50,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,569.47

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