Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,288.16, 75,432.24 and 15,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,288.16, 75,432.24 and 15,228 is: 22,842
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,288.16 : 75,432.24 = 15,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,288.16/75,432.24 = 15,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,288.16x = 75,432.24 × 15,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,288.16x = 1,148,682,150.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,148,682,150.72/50,288.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,842
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