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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,377.14, 75,565.71 and 15,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,377.14, 75,565.71 and 15,316.90 is: 22,975.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,377.14 : 75,565.71 = 15,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,377.14/75,565.71 = 15,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,377.14x = 75,565.71 × 15,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,377.14x = 1,157,432,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,432,234.58/50,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.35

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