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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,187.84, 75,287.28 and 22,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,187.84, 75,287.28 and 22,095.84 is: 33,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,187.84 : 75,287.28 = 22,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,187.84/75,287.28 = 22,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,187.84x = 75,287.28 × 22,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,187.84x = 1,663,535,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,535,692.92/50,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,146.19

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