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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.38, 75,995.05 and 13,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.38, 75,995.05 and 13,727.38 is: 20,591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.38 : 75,995.05 = 13,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.38/75,995.05 = 13,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.38x = 75,995.05 × 13,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.38x = 1,043,212,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,212,929.47/50,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.06

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