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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,671.94, 76,018.77 and 15,136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,671.94, 76,018.77 and 15,136.07 is: 22,707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,671.94 : 76,018.77 = 15,136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,671.94/76,018.77 = 15,136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,671.94x = 76,018.77 × 15,136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,671.94x = 1,150,625,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,625,043.94/50,671.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.34

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