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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,251.68, 75,380.16 and 15,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,251.68, 75,380.16 and 15,190.44 is: 22,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,251.68 : 75,380.16 = 15,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,251.68/75,380.16 = 15,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,251.68x = 75,380.16 × 15,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,251.68x = 1,145,057,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,057,797.67/50,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.46

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