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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,475.59, 75,710.66 and 15,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,475.59, 75,710.66 and 15,412.52 is: 23,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,475.59 : 75,710.66 = 15,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,475.59/75,710.66 = 15,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,475.59x = 75,710.66 × 15,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,475.59x = 1,166,892,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,892,061.46/50,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.95

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