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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.51, 75,315.43 and 15,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.51, 75,315.43 and 15,150.25 is: 22,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.51 : 75,315.43 = 15,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.51/75,315.43 = 15,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.51x = 75,315.43 × 15,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.51x = 1,141,047,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,047,593.36/50,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.82

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