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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,778, 76,167 and 13,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,778, 76,167 and 13,842 is: 20,763

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,778 : 76,167 = 13,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,778/76,167 = 13,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,778x = 76,167 × 13,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,778x = 1,054,303,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,303,614/50,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763

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