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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,510.63, 75,768.98 and 15,450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,510.63, 75,768.98 and 15,450.59 is: 23,176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,510.63 : 75,768.98 = 15,450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,510.63/75,768.98 = 15,450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,510.63x = 75,768.98 × 15,450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,510.63x = 1,170,674,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,674,988.60/50,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.81

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