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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,700.95, 75,997.79 and 19,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,700.95, 75,997.79 and 19,097.34 is: 28,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,700.95 : 75,997.79 = 19,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,700.95/75,997.79 = 19,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,700.95x = 75,997.79 × 19,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,700.95x = 1,451,355,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,355,634.88/50,700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,625.81

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