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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.80, 75,446.40 and 15,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.80, 75,446.40 and 15,251.20 is: 22,868.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.80 : 75,446.40 = 15,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.80/75,446.40 = 15,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.80x = 75,446.40 × 15,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.80x = 1,150,648,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,648,135.68/50,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.07

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