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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.04, 75,507.30 and 15,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.04, 75,507.30 and 15,278 is: 22,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.04 : 75,507.30 = 15,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.04/75,507.30 = 15,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.04x = 75,507.30 × 15,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.04x = 1,153,600,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,600,529.40/50,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.07

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