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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,014.55, 75,016.35 and 14,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,014.55, 75,016.35 and 14,946 is: 22,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,014.55 : 75,016.35 = 14,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,014.55/75,016.35 = 14,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,014.55x = 75,016.35 × 14,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,014.55x = 1,121,194,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,194,367.10/50,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.37

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