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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,149.05, 75,223.58 and 22,447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,149.05, 75,223.58 and 22,447.05 is: 33,670.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,149.05 : 75,223.58 = 22,447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,149.05/75,223.58 = 22,447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,149.05x = 75,223.58 × 22,447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,149.05x = 1,688,547,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,547,349.20/50,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,670.58

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