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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,223.39, 75,332.93 and 15,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,223.39, 75,332.93 and 15,162 is: 22,742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,223.39 : 75,332.93 = 15,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,223.39/75,332.93 = 15,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,223.39x = 75,332.93 × 15,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,223.39x = 1,142,197,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,197,808.85/50,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.35

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