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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,209.58, 75,316.33 and 15,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,209.58, 75,316.33 and 15,149.24 is: 22,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,209.58 : 75,316.33 = 15,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,209.58/75,316.33 = 15,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,209.58x = 75,316.33 × 15,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,209.58x = 1,140,985,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,985,159.09/50,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.45

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