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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,672.94, 76,020.27 and 15,137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,672.94, 76,020.27 and 15,137.05 is: 22,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,672.94 : 76,020.27 = 15,137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,672.94/76,020.27 = 15,137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,672.94x = 76,020.27 × 15,137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,672.94x = 1,150,722,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,722,628.00/50,672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.82

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