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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.06, 75,330.63 and 15,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.06, 75,330.63 and 15,160.02 is: 22,740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.06 : 75,330.63 = 15,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.06/75,330.63 = 15,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.06x = 75,330.63 × 15,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.06x = 1,142,013,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,013,857.41/50,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.19

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