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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,792.28, 76,187.61 and 13,856.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,792.28, 76,187.61 and 13,856.28 is: 20,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,792.28 : 76,187.61 = 13,856.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,792.28/76,187.61 = 13,856.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,792.28x = 76,187.61 × 13,856.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,792.28x = 1,055,676,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,676,856.69/50,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.20

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