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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,666.60, 75,999.90 and 13,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,666.60, 75,999.90 and 13,730.60 is: 20,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,666.60 : 75,999.90 = 13,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,666.60/75,999.90 = 13,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,666.60x = 75,999.90 × 13,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,666.60x = 1,043,524,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,524,226.94/50,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.90

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