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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,202.68, 75,301.73 and 22,115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,202.68, 75,301.73 and 22,115.22 is: 33,171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,202.68 : 75,301.73 = 22,115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,202.68/75,301.73 = 22,115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,202.68x = 75,301.73 × 22,115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,202.68x = 1,665,313,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,313,948.82/50,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.82

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