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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.48, 75,434.69 and 15,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.48, 75,434.69 and 15,221.24 is: 22,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.48 : 75,434.69 = 15,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.48/75,434.69 = 15,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.48x = 75,434.69 × 15,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.48x = 1,148,209,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,209,520.82/50,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.63

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