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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.80, 75,997.12 and 13,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.80, 75,997.12 and 13,728.80 is: 20,593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.80 : 75,997.12 = 13,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.80/75,997.12 = 13,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.80x = 75,997.12 × 13,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.80x = 1,043,349,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,349,261.06/50,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,593.18

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