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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,325.60, 75,488.58 and 15,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,325.60, 75,488.58 and 15,265.56 is: 22,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,325.60 : 75,488.58 = 15,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,325.60/75,488.58 = 15,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,325.60x = 75,488.58 × 15,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,325.60x = 1,152,375,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,375,447.30/50,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.39

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