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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,186.66, 75,279.92 and 15,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,186.66, 75,279.92 and 15,126.30 is: 22,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,186.66 : 75,279.92 = 15,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,186.66/75,279.92 = 15,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,186.66x = 75,279.92 × 15,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,186.66x = 1,138,706,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,706,578.26/50,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.43

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