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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,145.92, 75,228.80 and 22,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,145.92, 75,228.80 and 22,444.16 is: 33,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,145.92 : 75,228.80 = 22,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,145.92/75,228.80 = 22,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,145.92x = 75,228.80 × 22,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,145.92x = 1,688,447,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,447,223.81/50,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.68

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