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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,761.63, 76,142.44 and 13,825.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,761.63, 76,142.44 and 13,825.63 is: 20,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,761.63 : 76,142.44 = 13,825.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,761.63/76,142.44 = 13,825.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,761.63x = 76,142.44 × 13,825.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,761.63x = 1,052,716,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,716,822.03/50,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.44

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