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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.48, 76,374.90 and 19,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.48, 76,374.90 and 19,764 is: 29,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.48 : 76,374.90 = 19,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.48/76,374.90 = 19,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.48x = 76,374.90 × 19,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.48x = 1,509,473,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,473,523.60/50,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,623.38

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