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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,668.64, 75,997.20 and 15,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,668.64, 75,997.20 and 15,605.36 is: 23,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,668.64 : 75,997.20 = 15,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,668.64/75,997.20 = 15,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,668.64x = 75,997.20 × 15,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,668.64x = 1,185,963,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,963,664.99/50,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.27

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