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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.07, 75,474.27 and 15,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.07, 75,474.27 and 15,255.72 is: 22,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.07 : 75,474.27 = 15,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.07/75,474.27 = 15,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.07x = 75,474.27 × 15,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.07x = 1,151,414,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,414,330.32/50,316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.63

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