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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.06, 75,308.13 and 15,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.06, 75,308.13 and 15,145.02 is: 22,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.06 : 75,308.13 = 15,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.06/75,308.13 = 15,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.06x = 75,308.13 × 15,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.06x = 1,140,543,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,543,135.01/50,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.69

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