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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,382.74, 75,577.74 and 15,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,382.74, 75,577.74 and 15,322.28 is: 22,984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,382.74 : 75,577.74 = 15,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,382.74/75,577.74 = 15,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,382.74x = 75,577.74 × 15,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,382.74x = 1,158,023,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,023,294.05/50,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.52

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