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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,009.68, 75,014.88 and 14,949.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,009.68, 75,014.88 and 14,949.64 is: 22,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,009.68 : 75,014.88 = 14,949.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,009.68/75,014.88 = 14,949.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,009.68x = 75,014.88 × 14,949.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,009.68x = 1,121,445,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,445,450.64/50,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.57

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