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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,212.76, 75,317.31 and 15,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,212.76, 75,317.31 and 15,151.50 is: 22,726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,212.76 : 75,317.31 = 15,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,212.76/75,317.31 = 15,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,212.76x = 75,317.31 × 15,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,212.76x = 1,141,170,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,170,222.47/50,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.70

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