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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,325.21, 75,474.84 and 15,255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,325.21, 75,474.84 and 15,255.45 is: 22,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,325.21 : 75,474.84 = 15,255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,325.21/75,474.84 = 15,255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,325.21x = 75,474.84 × 15,255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,325.21x = 1,151,402,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,402,647.88/50,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.24

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