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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,261.07, 75,391.64 and 15,200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,261.07, 75,391.64 and 15,200.76 is: 22,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,261.07 : 75,391.64 = 15,200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,261.07/75,391.64 = 15,200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,261.07x = 75,391.64 × 15,200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,261.07x = 1,146,010,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,010,225.65/50,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.15

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