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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.44, 75,399.71 and 15,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.44, 75,399.71 and 15,206.13 is: 22,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.44 : 75,399.71 = 15,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.44/75,399.71 = 15,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.44x = 75,399.71 × 15,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.44x = 1,146,537,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,537,716.19/50,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.21

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