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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,219.28, 75,340.44 and 15,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,219.28, 75,340.44 and 15,159.24 is: 22,742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,219.28 : 75,340.44 = 15,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,219.28/75,340.44 = 15,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,219.28x = 75,340.44 × 15,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,219.28x = 1,142,103,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,103,811.67/50,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.34

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