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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,210.92, 75,316.96 and 15,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,210.92, 75,316.96 and 15,150.88 is: 22,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,210.92 : 75,316.96 = 15,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,210.92/75,316.96 = 15,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,210.92x = 75,316.96 × 15,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,210.92x = 1,141,118,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,118,222.92/50,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.50

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