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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,177.72, 75,292.90 and 22,116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,177.72, 75,292.90 and 22,116.99 is: 33,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,177.72 : 75,292.90 = 22,116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,177.72/75,292.90 = 22,116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,177.72x = 75,292.90 × 22,116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,177.72x = 1,665,252,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,252,169.53/50,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,187.09

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