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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,209.33, 75,315.96 and 15,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,209.33, 75,315.96 and 15,148.99 is: 22,724.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,209.33 : 75,315.96 = 15,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,209.33/75,315.96 = 15,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,209.33x = 75,315.96 × 15,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,209.33x = 1,140,960,649.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,960,649.14/50,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.08

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