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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,688, 76,032.30 and 13,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,688, 76,032.30 and 13,752 is: 20,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,688 : 76,032.30 = 13,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,688/76,032.30 = 13,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,688x = 76,032.30 × 13,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,688x = 1,045,596,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,596,189.60/50,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.08

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