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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.76, 75,983.90 and 15,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.76, 75,983.90 and 15,117.72 is: 22,672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.76 : 75,983.90 = 15,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.76/75,983.90 = 15,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.76x = 75,983.90 × 15,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.76x = 1,148,703,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,703,324.71/50,664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.63

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