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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,712.19, 76,069.43 and 15,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,712.19, 76,069.43 and 15,651.88 is: 23,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,712.19 : 76,069.43 = 15,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,712.19/76,069.43 = 15,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,712.19x = 76,069.43 × 15,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,712.19x = 1,190,629,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,629,590.03/50,712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.17

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