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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,466.55, 75,711.63 and 15,406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,466.55, 75,711.63 and 15,406.19 is: 23,112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,466.55 : 75,711.63 = 15,406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,466.55/75,711.63 = 15,406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,466.55x = 75,711.63 × 15,406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,466.55x = 1,166,427,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,427,756.99/50,466.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.89

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