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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,897.41, 76,357.51 and 15,359.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,897.41, 76,357.51 and 15,359.35 is: 23,042.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,897.41 : 76,357.51 = 15,359.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,897.41/76,357.51 = 15,359.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,897.41x = 76,357.51 × 15,359.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,897.41x = 1,172,801,463.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,801,463.54/50,897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.46

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