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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,872.42, 76,307.47 and 13,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,872.42, 76,307.47 and 13,435.13 is: 20,152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,872.42 : 76,307.47 = 13,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,872.42/76,307.47 = 13,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,872.42x = 76,307.47 × 13,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,872.42x = 1,025,200,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,200,936.60/50,872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,152.39

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