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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,321.71, 75,493.45 and 15,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,321.71, 75,493.45 and 15,264.01 is: 22,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,321.71 : 75,493.45 = 15,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,321.71/75,493.45 = 15,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,321.71x = 75,493.45 × 15,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,321.71x = 1,152,332,775.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,332,775.73/50,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.32

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