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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,176.86, 75,270.75 and 22,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,176.86, 75,270.75 and 22,084.84 is: 33,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,176.86 : 75,270.75 = 22,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,176.86/75,270.75 = 22,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,176.86x = 75,270.75 × 22,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,176.86x = 1,662,342,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,342,470.43/50,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,129.66

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