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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,204.67, 75,304.74 and 22,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,204.67, 75,304.74 and 22,117.23 is: 33,174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,204.67 : 75,304.74 = 22,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,204.67/75,304.74 = 22,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,204.67x = 75,304.74 × 22,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,204.67x = 1,665,532,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,532,254.67/50,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,174.85

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