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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,235.23, 75,350.46 and 22,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,235.23, 75,350.46 and 22,147.72 is: 33,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,235.23 : 75,350.46 = 22,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,235.23/75,350.46 = 22,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,235.23x = 75,350.46 × 22,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,235.23x = 1,668,840,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,840,889.95/50,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.53

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