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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,474.59, 75,709.16 and 15,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,474.59, 75,709.16 and 15,411.52 is: 23,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,474.59 : 75,709.16 = 15,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,474.59/75,709.16 = 15,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,474.59x = 75,709.16 × 15,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,474.59x = 1,166,792,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,792,839.69/50,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,116.44

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