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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,209.26, 75,312.06 and 15,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,209.26, 75,312.06 and 15,148 is: 22,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,209.26 : 75,312.06 = 15,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,209.26/75,312.06 = 15,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,209.26x = 75,312.06 × 15,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,209.26x = 1,140,827,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,827,084.88/50,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.45

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