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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,392.26, 75,599.32 and 15,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,392.26, 75,599.32 and 15,331 is: 22,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,392.26 : 75,599.32 = 15,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,392.26/75,599.32 = 15,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,392.26x = 75,599.32 × 15,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,392.26x = 1,159,013,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,013,174.92/50,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.83

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