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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,147.76, 75,272.26 and 22,080.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,147.76, 75,272.26 and 22,080.30 is: 33,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,147.76 : 75,272.26 = 22,080.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,147.76/75,272.26 = 22,080.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,147.76x = 75,272.26 × 22,080.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,147.76x = 1,662,034,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,034,082.48/50,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,142.74

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