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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,157.80, 75,261.18 and 22,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,157.80, 75,261.18 and 22,074.32 is: 33,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,157.80 : 75,261.18 = 22,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,157.80/75,261.18 = 22,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,157.80x = 75,261.18 × 22,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,157.80x = 1,661,339,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,339,370.90/50,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.25

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