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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,131.71, 75,212.33 and 15,076.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,131.71, 75,212.33 and 15,076.71 is: 22,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,131.71 : 75,212.33 = 15,076.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,131.71/75,212.33 = 15,076.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,131.71x = 75,212.33 × 15,076.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,131.71x = 1,133,954,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,954,412.45/50,131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.50

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