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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.41, 75,263.61 and 15,112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.41, 75,263.61 and 15,112.91 is: 22,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.41 : 75,263.61 = 15,112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.41/75,263.61 = 15,112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.41x = 75,263.61 × 15,112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.41x = 1,137,452,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,452,164.21/50,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.80

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