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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,849.04, 76,272.48 and 13,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,849.04, 76,272.48 and 13,913.04 is: 20,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,849.04 : 76,272.48 = 13,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,849.04/76,272.48 = 13,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,849.04x = 76,272.48 × 13,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,849.04x = 1,061,182,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,182,065.14/50,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.26

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