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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,255.46, 75,383.79 and 15,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,255.46, 75,383.79 and 15,196.62 is: 22,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,255.46 : 75,383.79 = 15,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,255.46/75,383.79 = 15,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,255.46x = 75,383.79 × 15,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,255.46x = 1,145,578,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,578,810.79/50,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.11

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