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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,221.83, 75,330.58 and 15,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,221.83, 75,330.58 and 15,160.44 is: 22,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.83 : 75,330.58 = 15,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.83/75,330.58 = 15,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.83x = 75,330.58 × 15,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.83x = 1,142,044,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,044,662.45/50,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.00

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