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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,468.67, 75,711.21 and 15,400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,468.67, 75,711.21 and 15,400.13 is: 23,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,468.67 : 75,711.21 = 15,400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,468.67/75,711.21 = 15,400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,468.67x = 75,711.21 × 15,400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,468.67x = 1,165,962,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,962,040.15/50,468.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.69

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