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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,659.50, 75,989.25 and 13,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,659.50, 75,989.25 and 13,723.50 is: 20,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,659.50 : 75,989.25 = 13,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,659.50/75,989.25 = 13,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,659.50x = 75,989.25 × 13,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,659.50x = 1,042,838,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,838,472.38/50,659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.25

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