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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,193.72, 75,297.66 and 15,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,193.72, 75,297.66 and 15,136.08 is: 22,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,193.72 : 75,297.66 = 15,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,193.72/75,297.66 = 15,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,193.72x = 75,297.66 × 15,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,193.72x = 1,139,711,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,711,405.57/50,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.25

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