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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.28, 76,286.61 and 13,922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.28, 76,286.61 and 13,922.28 is: 20,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.28 : 76,286.61 = 13,922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.28/76,286.61 = 13,922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.28x = 76,286.61 × 13,922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.28x = 1,062,083,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,083,544.67/50,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.20

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