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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,262.66, 75,397.59 and 15,205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,262.66, 75,397.59 and 15,205.05 is: 22,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,262.66 : 75,397.59 = 15,205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,262.66/75,397.59 = 15,205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,262.66x = 75,397.59 × 15,205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,262.66x = 1,146,424,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,424,125.83/50,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,808.66

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