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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,430.78, 75,628.51 and 14,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,430.78, 75,628.51 and 14,882.66 is: 22,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,430.78 : 75,628.51 = 14,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,430.78/75,628.51 = 14,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,430.78x = 75,628.51 × 14,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,430.78x = 1,125,553,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,553,523.46/50,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,318.78

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