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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,390.52, 75,583.03 and 15,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,390.52, 75,583.03 and 15,327.44 is: 22,990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,390.52 : 75,583.03 = 15,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,390.52/75,583.03 = 15,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,390.52x = 75,583.03 × 15,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,390.52x = 1,158,494,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,494,357.34/50,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.32

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