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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,151.78, 75,227.94 and 15,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,151.78, 75,227.94 and 15,091.20 is: 22,636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,151.78 : 75,227.94 = 15,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,151.78/75,227.94 = 15,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,151.78x = 75,227.94 × 15,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,151.78x = 1,135,279,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,279,888.13/50,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.88

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