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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,388.63, 75,593.88 and 15,327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,388.63, 75,593.88 and 15,327.38 is: 22,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,388.63 : 75,593.88 = 15,327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,388.63/75,593.88 = 15,327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,388.63x = 75,593.88 × 15,327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,388.63x = 1,158,656,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,656,087.42/50,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.39

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