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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,175.36, 75,265.92 and 15,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,175.36, 75,265.92 and 15,111.36 is: 22,667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,175.36 : 75,265.92 = 15,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,175.36/75,265.92 = 15,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,175.36x = 75,265.92 × 15,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,175.36x = 1,137,370,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,370,412.85/50,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.91

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