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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,220.76, 75,331.14 and 22,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,220.76, 75,331.14 and 22,134.82 is: 33,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,220.76 : 75,331.14 = 22,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,220.76/75,331.14 = 22,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,220.76x = 75,331.14 × 22,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,220.76x = 1,667,441,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,441,224.29/50,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,202.23

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