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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,040.76, 75,049.92 and 14,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,040.76, 75,049.92 and 14,975.92 is: 22,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,040.76 : 75,049.92 = 14,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,040.76/75,049.92 = 14,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,040.76x = 75,049.92 × 14,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,040.76x = 1,123,941,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,941,597.93/50,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.52

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