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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,397.60, 75,604.54 and 15,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,397.60, 75,604.54 and 15,329 is: 22,995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,397.60 : 75,604.54 = 15,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,397.60/75,604.54 = 15,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,397.60x = 75,604.54 × 15,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,397.60x = 1,158,941,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,941,993.66/50,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.98

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