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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,005.69, 75,011.27 and 14,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,005.69, 75,011.27 and 14,948.08 is: 22,422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,005.69 : 75,011.27 = 14,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,005.69/75,011.27 = 14,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,005.69x = 75,011.27 × 14,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,005.69x = 1,121,274,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,274,202.59/50,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.93

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