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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,905.62, 76,358.43 and 15,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,905.62, 76,358.43 and 15,848.82 is: 23,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,905.62 : 76,358.43 = 15,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,905.62/76,358.43 = 15,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,905.62x = 76,358.43 × 15,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,905.62x = 1,210,191,012.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,191,012.55/50,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.23

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