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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,180.41, 75,262.11 and 15,111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,180.41, 75,262.11 and 15,111.91 is: 22,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,180.41 : 75,262.11 = 15,111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,180.41/75,262.11 = 15,111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,180.41x = 75,262.11 × 15,111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,180.41x = 1,137,354,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,354,232.73/50,180.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.30

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