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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,131.98, 75,185.70 and 22,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,131.98, 75,185.70 and 22,059.12 is: 33,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,131.98 : 75,185.70 = 22,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,131.98/75,185.70 = 22,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,131.98x = 75,185.70 × 22,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,131.98x = 1,658,530,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,530,378.58/50,131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,083.28

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