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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.04, 75,314.62 and 15,149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.04, 75,314.62 and 15,149.76 is: 22,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.04 : 75,314.62 = 15,149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.04/75,314.62 = 15,149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.04x = 75,314.62 × 15,149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.04x = 1,140,998,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,998,417.49/50,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.05

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