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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,950.60, 76,425.90 and 14,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,950.60, 76,425.90 and 14,014.60 is: 21,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,950.60 : 76,425.90 = 14,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,950.60/76,425.90 = 14,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,950.60x = 76,425.90 × 14,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,950.60x = 1,071,078,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,078,418.14/50,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.90

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