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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,098.81, 75,159.74 and 15,039.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,098.81, 75,159.74 and 15,039.13 is: 22,562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,098.81 : 75,159.74 = 15,039.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,098.81/75,159.74 = 15,039.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,098.81x = 75,159.74 × 15,039.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,098.81x = 1,130,337,100.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,337,100.63/50,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.15

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