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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,209.81, 75,315.26 and 15,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,209.81, 75,315.26 and 15,149.77 is: 22,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,209.81 : 75,315.26 = 15,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,209.81/75,315.26 = 15,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,209.81x = 75,315.26 × 15,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,209.81x = 1,141,008,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,008,866.49/50,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.82

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