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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,513.63, 75,773.48 and 15,453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,513.63, 75,773.48 and 15,453.59 is: 23,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,513.63 : 75,773.48 = 15,453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,513.63/75,773.48 = 15,453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,513.63x = 75,773.48 × 15,453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,513.63x = 1,170,972,292.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,972,292.79/50,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.31

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