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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,210.81, 75,316.76 and 15,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,210.81, 75,316.76 and 15,150.77 is: 22,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,210.81 : 75,316.76 = 15,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,210.81/75,316.76 = 15,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,210.81x = 75,316.76 × 15,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,210.81x = 1,141,106,907.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,106,907.91/50,210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.32

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