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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,512.68, 75,781.08 and 15,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,512.68, 75,781.08 and 15,452.28 is: 23,182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,512.68 : 75,781.08 = 15,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,512.68/75,781.08 = 15,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,512.68x = 75,781.08 × 15,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,512.68x = 1,170,990,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,990,466.86/50,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.11

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