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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.13, 75,992.87 and 15,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.13, 75,992.87 and 15,601.88 is: 23,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.13 : 75,992.87 = 15,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.13/75,992.87 = 15,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.13x = 75,992.87 × 15,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.13x = 1,185,631,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,631,180.62/50,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.25

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