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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,247.21, 75,366.69 and 14,705.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,247.21, 75,366.69 and 14,705.73 is: 22,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,247.21 : 75,366.69 = 14,705.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,247.21/75,366.69 = 14,705.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,247.21x = 75,366.69 × 14,705.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,247.21x = 1,108,322,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,322,194.13/50,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.39

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