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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,149.23, 75,150.03 and 22,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,149.23, 75,150.03 and 22,043.54 is: 33,032.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,149.23 : 75,150.03 = 22,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,149.23/75,150.03 = 22,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,149.23x = 75,150.03 × 22,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,149.23x = 1,656,572,838.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,572,838.85/50,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,032.87

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