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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.16, 75,323.02 and 15,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.16, 75,323.02 and 15,150.76 is: 22,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.16 : 75,323.02 = 15,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.16/75,323.02 = 15,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.16x = 75,323.02 × 15,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.16x = 1,141,200,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,200,998.50/50,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.03

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