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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,265.16, 75,401.34 and 15,207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,265.16, 75,401.34 and 15,207.55 is: 22,812.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,265.16 : 75,401.34 = 15,207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,265.16/75,401.34 = 15,207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,265.16x = 75,401.34 × 15,207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,265.16x = 1,146,669,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,669,648.12/50,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.41

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