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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,854, 76,281 and 13,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,854, 76,281 and 13,918 is: 20,877

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,854 : 76,281 = 13,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,854/76,281 = 13,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,854x = 76,281 × 13,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,854x = 1,061,678,958
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,678,958/50,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,877

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