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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,383, 75,577.62 and 15,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,383, 75,577.62 and 15,325.24 is: 22,988.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,383 : 75,577.62 = 15,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,383/75,577.62 = 15,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,383x = 75,577.62 × 15,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,383x = 1,158,245,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,245,165.13/50,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.81

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