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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,109.47, 75,164.66 and 15,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,109.47, 75,164.66 and 15,049.13 is: 22,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,109.47 : 75,164.66 = 15,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,109.47/75,164.66 = 15,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,109.47x = 75,164.66 × 15,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,109.47x = 1,131,162,345.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,162,345.11/50,109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.82

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