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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,512.03, 75,765.31 and 15,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,512.03, 75,765.31 and 15,451.69 is: 23,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,512.03 : 75,765.31 = 15,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,512.03/75,765.31 = 15,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,512.03x = 75,765.31 × 15,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,512.03x = 1,170,701,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,701,704.05/50,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.69

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