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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.32, 75,254.40 and 15,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.32, 75,254.40 and 15,109.20 is: 22,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.32 : 75,254.40 = 15,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.32/75,254.40 = 15,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.32x = 75,254.40 × 15,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.32x = 1,137,033,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,033,780.48/50,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.47

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