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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,242.69, 75,363.99 and 15,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,242.69, 75,363.99 and 15,182.29 is: 22,773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,242.69 : 75,363.99 = 15,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,242.69/75,363.99 = 15,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,242.69x = 75,363.99 × 15,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,242.69x = 1,144,197,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,197,951.74/50,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.42

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