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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,071.76, 75,107.72 and 15,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,071.76, 75,107.72 and 15,011.44 is: 22,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,071.76 : 75,107.72 = 15,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,071.76/75,107.72 = 15,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,071.76x = 75,107.72 × 15,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,071.76x = 1,127,475,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,475,032.32/50,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.18

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