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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.04, 75,274.44 and 15,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.04, 75,274.44 and 15,119.28 is: 22,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.04 : 75,274.44 = 15,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.04/75,274.44 = 15,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.04x = 75,274.44 × 15,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.04x = 1,138,095,335.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,095,335.20/50,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.17

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