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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,019.39, 75,041.64 and 14,958.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,019.39, 75,041.64 and 14,958.95 is: 22,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,019.39 : 75,041.64 = 14,958.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,019.39/75,041.64 = 14,958.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,019.39x = 75,041.64 × 14,958.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,019.39x = 1,122,543,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,543,765.47/50,019.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.17

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