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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.76, 75,006.48 and 14,946.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.76, 75,006.48 and 14,946.86 is: 22,416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.76 : 75,006.48 = 14,946.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.76/75,006.48 = 14,946.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.76x = 75,006.48 × 14,946.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.76x = 1,121,111,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,111,355.65/50,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.95

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