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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,408.01, 75,623.49 and 15,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,408.01, 75,623.49 and 15,350.40 is: 23,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,408.01 : 75,623.49 = 15,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,408.01/75,623.49 = 15,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,408.01x = 75,623.49 × 15,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,408.01x = 1,160,850,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,850,820.90/50,408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.09

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