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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,082.96, 75,139.08 and 15,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,082.96, 75,139.08 and 15,027.84 is: 22,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,082.96 : 75,139.08 = 15,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,082.96/75,139.08 = 15,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,082.96x = 75,139.08 × 15,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,082.96x = 1,129,178,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,178,071.99/50,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.15

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