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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,473, 75,721.44 and 15,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,473, 75,721.44 and 15,410.44 is: 23,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,473 : 75,721.44 = 15,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,473/75,721.44 = 15,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,473x = 75,721.44 × 15,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,473x = 1,166,900,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,900,707.83/50,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,119.31

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