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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,310.33, 75,476.40 and 15,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,310.33, 75,476.40 and 15,252.63 is: 22,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,310.33 : 75,476.40 = 15,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,310.33/75,476.40 = 15,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,310.33x = 75,476.40 × 15,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,310.33x = 1,151,213,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,213,602.93/50,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.25

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