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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,390.80, 75,597.44 and 15,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,390.80, 75,597.44 and 15,333.19 is: 23,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,390.80 : 75,597.44 = 15,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,390.80/75,597.44 = 15,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,390.80x = 75,597.44 × 15,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,390.80x = 1,159,149,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,149,456.38/50,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.20

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