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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.52, 75,996.77 and 13,224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.52, 75,996.77 and 13,224.26 is: 19,836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.52 : 75,996.77 = 13,224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.52/75,996.77 = 13,224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.52x = 75,996.77 × 13,224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.52x = 1,005,001,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,001,281.09/50,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.39

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