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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,442.78, 75,663.96 and 15,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,442.78, 75,663.96 and 15,382.33 is: 23,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,442.78 : 75,663.96 = 15,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,442.78/75,663.96 = 15,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,442.78x = 75,663.96 × 15,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,442.78x = 1,163,888,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,888,001.83/50,442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,073.43

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