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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,208.06, 75,312.63 and 15,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,208.06, 75,312.63 and 15,148.02 is: 22,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,208.06 : 75,312.63 = 15,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,208.06/75,312.63 = 15,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,208.06x = 75,312.63 × 15,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,208.06x = 1,140,837,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,837,225.49/50,208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.19

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