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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.74, 75,996.12 and 15,125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.74, 75,996.12 and 15,125.99 is: 22,688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.74 : 75,996.12 = 15,125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.74/75,996.12 = 15,125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.74x = 75,996.12 × 15,125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.74x = 1,149,516,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,516,655.38/50,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.69

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