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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,160.96, 75,248.16 and 15,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,160.96, 75,248.16 and 15,096 is: 22,646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,160.96 : 75,248.16 = 15,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,160.96/75,248.16 = 15,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,160.96x = 75,248.16 × 15,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,160.96x = 1,135,946,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,946,223.36/50,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.02

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