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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,377.62, 75,563.69 and 15,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,377.62, 75,563.69 and 15,314.54 is: 22,970.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,377.62 : 75,563.69 = 15,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,377.62/75,563.69 = 15,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,377.62x = 75,563.69 × 15,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,377.62x = 1,157,222,698.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,222,698.66/50,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.97

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