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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,069.69, 75,116.82 and 15,009.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,069.69, 75,116.82 and 15,009.31 is: 22,517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,069.69 : 75,116.82 = 15,009.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,069.69/75,116.82 = 15,009.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,069.69x = 75,116.82 × 15,009.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,069.69x = 1,127,451,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,451,637.59/50,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.65

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