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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,168.43, 75,255.48 and 22,101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,168.43, 75,255.48 and 22,101.66 is: 33,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,168.43 : 75,255.48 = 22,101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,168.43/75,255.48 = 22,101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,168.43x = 75,255.48 × 22,101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,168.43x = 1,663,271,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,271,032.10/50,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,153.74

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