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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,180.91, 75,262.86 and 15,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,180.91, 75,262.86 and 15,112.41 is: 22,666.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,180.91 : 75,262.86 = 15,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,180.91/75,262.86 = 15,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,180.91x = 75,262.86 × 15,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,180.91x = 1,137,403,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,403,198.09/50,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.05

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