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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,395.59, 75,601.53 and 15,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,395.59, 75,601.53 and 15,327 is: 22,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,395.59 : 75,601.53 = 15,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,395.59/75,601.53 = 15,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,395.59x = 75,601.53 × 15,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,395.59x = 1,158,744,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,744,650.31/50,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.98

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