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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,008.96, 75,013.76 and 14,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,008.96, 75,013.76 and 14,945.28 is: 22,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,008.96 : 75,013.76 = 14,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,008.96/75,013.76 = 14,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,008.96x = 75,013.76 × 14,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,008.96x = 1,121,101,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,101,647.05/50,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.02

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