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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,284.62, 75,424.61 and 14,744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,284.62, 75,424.61 and 14,744.50 is: 22,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,284.62 : 75,424.61 = 14,744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,284.62/75,424.61 = 14,744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,284.62x = 75,424.61 × 14,744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,284.62x = 1,112,098,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,098,162.15/50,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,116.07

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