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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,324.49, 75,490.38 and 15,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,324.49, 75,490.38 and 15,266.88 is: 22,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,324.49 : 75,490.38 = 15,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,324.49/75,490.38 = 15,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,324.49x = 75,490.38 × 15,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,324.49x = 1,152,502,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,502,572.61/50,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.43

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