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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,208.26, 75,310.56 and 15,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,208.26, 75,310.56 and 15,147 is: 22,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,208.26 : 75,310.56 = 15,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,208.26/75,310.56 = 15,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,208.26x = 75,310.56 × 15,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,208.26x = 1,140,729,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,729,052.32/50,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,719.95

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