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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.97, 76,427.05 and 19,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.97, 76,427.05 and 19,374 is: 29,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.97 : 76,427.05 = 19,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.97/76,427.05 = 19,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.97x = 76,427.05 × 19,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.97x = 1,480,697,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,697,666.70/50,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,058.37

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