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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,280.66, 75,424.59 and 15,223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,280.66, 75,424.59 and 15,223.05 is: 22,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,280.66 : 75,424.59 = 15,223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,280.66/75,424.59 = 15,223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,280.66x = 75,424.59 × 15,223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,280.66x = 1,148,192,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,192,304.80/50,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.66

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