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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.21, 75,994.83 and 13,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.21, 75,994.83 and 13,223.18 is: 19,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.21 : 75,994.83 = 13,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.21/75,994.83 = 13,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.21x = 75,994.83 × 13,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.21x = 1,004,892,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,892,936.19/50,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.77

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