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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,251.76, 75,388.58 and 15,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,251.76, 75,388.58 and 15,190.50 is: 22,789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,251.76 : 75,388.58 = 15,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,251.76/75,388.58 = 15,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,251.76x = 75,388.58 × 15,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,251.76x = 1,145,190,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,190,148.54/50,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,789.06

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