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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,199.41, 75,311.57 and 15,139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,199.41, 75,311.57 and 15,139.04 is: 22,712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,199.41 : 75,311.57 = 15,139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,199.41/75,311.57 = 15,139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,199.41x = 75,311.57 × 15,139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,199.41x = 1,140,144,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,144,531.98/50,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.31

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