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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,755.44, 76,127.68 and 13,319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,755.44, 76,127.68 and 13,319.24 is: 19,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,755.44 : 76,127.68 = 13,319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,755.44/76,127.68 = 13,319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,755.44x = 76,127.68 × 13,319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,755.44x = 1,013,962,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,962,840.56/50,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.42

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