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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,221.33, 75,329.83 and 15,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,221.33, 75,329.83 and 15,159.94 is: 22,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.33 : 75,329.83 = 15,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.33/75,329.83 = 15,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.33x = 75,329.83 × 15,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.33x = 1,141,995,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,995,476.79/50,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.25

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