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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,670.77, 76,003.04 and 15,132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,670.77, 76,003.04 and 15,132.18 is: 22,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,670.77 : 76,003.04 = 15,132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,670.77/76,003.04 = 15,132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,670.77x = 76,003.04 × 15,132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,670.77x = 1,150,092,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,092,004.67/50,670.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.35

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