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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,676.60, 76,014.90 and 15,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,676.60, 76,014.90 and 15,139.20 is: 22,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,676.60 : 76,014.90 = 15,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,676.60/76,014.90 = 15,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,676.60x = 76,014.90 × 15,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,676.60x = 1,150,804,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,804,774.08/50,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.80

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