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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,231.08, 75,317.82 and 15,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,231.08, 75,317.82 and 15,160.36 is: 22,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,231.08 : 75,317.82 = 15,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,231.08/75,317.82 = 15,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,231.08x = 75,317.82 × 15,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,231.08x = 1,141,845,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,845,265.62/50,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.85

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