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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.36, 75,282.42 and 15,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.36, 75,282.42 and 15,122.36 is: 22,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.36 : 75,282.42 = 15,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.36/75,282.42 = 15,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.36x = 75,282.42 × 15,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.36x = 1,138,447,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,447,856.91/50,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.41

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