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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,311.56, 75,478.26 and 15,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,311.56, 75,478.26 and 15,253.96 is: 22,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,311.56 : 75,478.26 = 15,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,311.56/75,478.26 = 15,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,311.56x = 75,478.26 × 15,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,311.56x = 1,151,342,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,342,358.91/50,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.25

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