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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,145.89, 75,230.47 and 14,608.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,145.89, 75,230.47 and 14,608.05 is: 21,915.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,145.89 : 75,230.47 = 14,608.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,145.89/75,230.47 = 14,608.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,145.89x = 75,230.47 × 14,608.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,145.89x = 1,098,970,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,970,203.43/50,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,915.46

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