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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,161.68, 75,218.76 and 15,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,161.68, 75,218.76 and 15,091.92 is: 22,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,161.68 : 75,218.76 = 15,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,161.68/75,218.76 = 15,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,161.68x = 75,218.76 × 15,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,161.68x = 1,135,195,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,195,508.42/50,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,630.73

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