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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,210.51, 75,313.94 and 15,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,210.51, 75,313.94 and 15,149.25 is: 22,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,210.51 : 75,313.94 = 15,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,210.51/75,313.94 = 15,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,210.51x = 75,313.94 × 15,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,210.51x = 1,140,949,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,949,629.80/50,210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.33

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