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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,207.67, 75,309.24 and 22,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,207.67, 75,309.24 and 22,120.23 is: 33,179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,207.67 : 75,309.24 = 22,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,207.67/75,309.24 = 22,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,207.67x = 75,309.24 × 22,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,207.67x = 1,665,857,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,857,709.93/50,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.35

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