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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.60, 76,433.40 and 14,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.60, 76,433.40 and 14,019.60 is: 21,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.60 : 76,433.40 = 14,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.60/76,433.40 = 14,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.60x = 76,433.40 × 14,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.60x = 1,071,565,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,565,694.64/50,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.40

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