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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,669.93, 76,015.76 and 15,134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,669.93, 76,015.76 and 15,134.05 is: 22,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,669.93 : 76,015.76 = 15,134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,669.93/76,015.76 = 15,134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,669.93x = 76,015.76 × 15,134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,669.93x = 1,150,426,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,426,312.63/50,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.32

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