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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,024.31, 75,030.96 and 14,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,024.31, 75,030.96 and 14,955.75 is: 22,431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,024.31 : 75,030.96 = 14,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,024.31/75,030.96 = 14,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,024.31x = 75,030.96 × 14,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,024.31x = 1,122,144,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,144,280.02/50,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.98

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