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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,661.62, 75,993.48 and 15,601.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,661.62, 75,993.48 and 15,601.26 is: 23,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,661.62 : 75,993.48 = 15,601.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,661.62/75,993.48 = 15,601.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,661.62x = 75,993.48 × 15,601.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,661.62x = 1,185,594,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,594,039.78/50,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.21

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