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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,009.76, 75,003.48 and 14,944.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,009.76, 75,003.48 and 14,944.86 is: 22,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,009.76 : 75,003.48 = 14,944.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,009.76/75,003.48 = 14,944.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,009.76x = 75,003.48 × 14,944.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,009.76x = 1,120,916,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,916,508.11/50,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.95

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