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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,059.28, 75,091.42 and 14,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,059.28, 75,091.42 and 14,995.60 is: 22,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,059.28 : 75,091.42 = 14,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,059.28/75,091.42 = 14,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,059.28x = 75,091.42 × 14,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,059.28x = 1,126,040,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,040,897.75/50,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.15

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