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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,845.56, 76,269.06 and 15,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,845.56, 76,269.06 and 15,783 is: 23,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,845.56 : 76,269.06 = 15,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,845.56/76,269.06 = 15,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,845.56x = 76,269.06 × 15,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,845.56x = 1,203,754,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,754,573.98/50,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,674.72

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