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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,682, 76,023.27 and 13,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,682, 76,023.27 and 13,746 is: 20,619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,682 : 76,023.27 = 13,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,682/76,023.27 = 13,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,682x = 76,023.27 × 13,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,682x = 1,045,015,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,015,869.42/50,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.07

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