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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,217.96, 75,357.69 and 20,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,217.96, 75,357.69 and 20,226.69 is: 30,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,217.96 : 75,357.69 = 20,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,217.96/75,357.69 = 20,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,217.96x = 75,357.69 × 20,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,217.96x = 1,524,236,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,236,634.75/50,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,352.42

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