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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.08, 75,226.32 and 15,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.08, 75,226.32 and 15,099.36 is: 22,640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.08 : 75,226.32 = 15,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.08/75,226.32 = 15,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.08x = 75,226.32 × 15,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.08x = 1,135,869,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,869,287.16/50,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.37

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