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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,529.23, 75,780.91 and 14,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,529.23, 75,780.91 and 14,982.24 is: 22,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,529.23 : 75,780.91 = 14,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,529.23/75,780.91 = 14,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,529.23x = 75,780.91 × 14,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,529.23x = 1,135,367,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,367,402.13/50,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.52

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