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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,698.66, 76,049.94 and 15,160.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,698.66, 76,049.94 and 15,160.51 is: 22,741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,698.66 : 76,049.94 = 15,160.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,698.66/76,049.94 = 15,160.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,698.66x = 76,049.94 × 15,160.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,698.66x = 1,152,955,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,955,875.87/50,698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.35

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