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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,897.70, 76,346.55 and 13,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,897.70, 76,346.55 and 13,961.70 is: 20,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,897.70 : 76,346.55 = 13,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,897.70/76,346.55 = 13,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,897.70x = 76,346.55 × 13,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,897.70x = 1,065,927,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,927,627.14/50,897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.55

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