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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,513.68, 75,782.58 and 15,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,513.68, 75,782.58 and 15,453.28 is: 23,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,513.68 : 75,782.58 = 15,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,513.68/75,782.58 = 15,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,513.68x = 75,782.58 × 15,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,513.68x = 1,171,089,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,089,427.86/50,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.61

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