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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,414.62, 75,626.13 and 15,354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,414.62, 75,626.13 and 15,354.58 is: 23,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,414.62 : 75,626.13 = 15,354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,414.62/75,626.13 = 15,354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,414.62x = 75,626.13 × 15,354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,414.62x = 1,161,207,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,207,463.18/50,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,033.15

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