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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,390.63, 75,596.88 and 15,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,390.63, 75,596.88 and 15,329.38 is: 22,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,390.63 : 75,596.88 = 15,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,390.63/75,596.88 = 15,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,390.63x = 75,596.88 × 15,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,390.63x = 1,158,853,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,853,300.33/50,390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.40

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