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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,672.52, 76,008.76 and 13,736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,672.52, 76,008.76 and 13,736.52 is: 20,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,672.52 : 76,008.76 = 13,736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,672.52/76,008.76 = 13,736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,672.52x = 76,008.76 × 13,736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,672.52x = 1,044,095,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,095,851.92/50,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,604.77

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