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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,512.63, 75,771.98 and 15,452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,512.63, 75,771.98 and 15,452.59 is: 23,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,512.63 : 75,771.98 = 15,452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,512.63/75,771.98 = 15,452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,512.63x = 75,771.98 × 15,452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,512.63x = 1,170,872,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,872,884.31/50,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.81

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