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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,314.42, 75,469.20 and 14,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,314.42, 75,469.20 and 14,774.26 is: 22,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,314.42 : 75,469.20 = 14,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,314.42/75,469.20 = 14,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,314.42x = 75,469.20 × 14,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,314.42x = 1,115,001,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,001,582.79/50,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.68

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