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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,133.92, 75,210.80 and 22,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,133.92, 75,210.80 and 22,432.16 is: 33,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,133.92 : 75,210.80 = 22,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,133.92/75,210.80 = 22,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,133.92x = 75,210.80 × 22,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,133.92x = 1,687,140,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,140,699.33/50,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,652.68

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