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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,221.62, 75,335.13 and 15,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,221.62, 75,335.13 and 15,160.37 is: 22,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.62 : 75,335.13 = 15,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.62/75,335.13 = 15,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.62x = 75,335.13 × 15,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.62x = 1,142,108,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,108,068.12/50,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.36

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