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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.56, 75,308.88 and 15,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.56, 75,308.88 and 15,145.52 is: 22,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.56 : 75,308.88 = 15,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.56/75,308.88 = 15,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.56x = 75,308.88 × 15,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.56x = 1,140,592,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,592,148.22/50,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.44

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