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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,109.52, 75,163.74 and 15,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,109.52, 75,163.74 and 15,047.68 is: 22,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,109.52 : 75,163.74 = 15,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,109.52/75,163.74 = 15,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,109.52x = 75,163.74 × 15,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,109.52x = 1,131,039,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,039,907.12/50,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.36

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