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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,376.70, 75,565.05 and 15,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,376.70, 75,565.05 and 15,316.30 is: 22,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,376.70 : 75,565.05 = 15,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,376.70/75,565.05 = 15,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,376.70x = 75,565.05 × 15,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,376.70x = 1,157,376,975.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,376,975.32/50,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.45

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