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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,615.67, 75,930.77 and 15,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,615.67, 75,930.77 and 15,558.27 is: 23,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,615.67 : 75,930.77 = 15,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,615.67/75,930.77 = 15,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,615.67x = 75,930.77 × 15,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,615.67x = 1,181,351,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,351,343.18/50,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.64

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