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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,325.56, 75,488.52 and 15,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,325.56, 75,488.52 and 15,265.52 is: 22,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,325.56 : 75,488.52 = 15,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,325.56/75,488.52 = 15,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,325.56x = 75,488.52 × 15,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,325.56x = 1,152,371,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,371,511.83/50,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.33

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