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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.64, 75,422.52 and 15,211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.64, 75,422.52 and 15,211.08 is: 22,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.64 : 75,422.52 = 15,211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.64/75,422.52 = 15,211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.64x = 75,422.52 × 15,211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.64x = 1,147,257,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,257,985.52/50,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,820.27

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