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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,674.64, 76,010.68 and 13,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,674.64, 76,010.68 and 13,737.68 is: 20,606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,674.64 : 76,010.68 = 13,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,674.64/76,010.68 = 13,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,674.64x = 76,010.68 × 13,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,674.64x = 1,044,210,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,210,398.42/50,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.17

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