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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,015.76, 75,035.84 and 14,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,015.76, 75,035.84 and 14,955.42 is: 22,436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,015.76 : 75,035.84 = 14,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,015.76/75,035.84 = 14,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,015.76x = 75,035.84 × 14,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,015.76x = 1,122,192,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,192,502.25/50,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.78

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