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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,825.37, 76,232.28 and 13,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,825.37, 76,232.28 and 13,388.37 is: 20,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,825.37 : 76,232.28 = 13,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,825.37/76,232.28 = 13,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,825.37x = 76,232.28 × 13,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,825.37x = 1,020,625,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,625,970.58/50,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,081.03

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