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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,954.97, 76,425.56 and 19,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,954.97, 76,425.56 and 19,373 is: 29,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,954.97 : 76,425.56 = 19,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,954.97/76,425.56 = 19,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,954.97x = 76,425.56 × 19,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,954.97x = 1,480,592,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,592,277.02/50,954.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,056.88

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