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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,222.62, 75,336.63 and 15,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,222.62, 75,336.63 and 15,161.37 is: 22,742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,222.62 : 75,336.63 = 15,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,222.62/75,336.63 = 15,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,222.62x = 75,336.63 × 15,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,222.62x = 1,142,206,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,206,521.98/50,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.87

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