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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,729.84, 76,094.64 and 13,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,729.84, 76,094.64 and 13,793.84 is: 20,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,729.84 : 76,094.64 = 13,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,729.84/76,094.64 = 13,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,729.84x = 76,094.64 × 13,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,729.84x = 1,049,637,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,637,289.02/50,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.73

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