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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,660.85, 75,991.34 and 13,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,660.85, 75,991.34 and 13,220.90 is: 19,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,660.85 : 75,991.34 = 13,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,660.85/75,991.34 = 13,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,660.85x = 75,991.34 × 13,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,660.85x = 1,004,673,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,673,460.94/50,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,831.36

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