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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,233.92, 75,348.66 and 15,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,233.92, 75,348.66 and 15,172.50 is: 22,758.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,233.92 : 75,348.66 = 15,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,233.92/75,348.66 = 15,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,233.92x = 75,348.66 × 15,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,233.92x = 1,143,227,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,227,543.85/50,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,758.08

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