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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,243.76, 75,365.64 and 22,157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,243.76, 75,365.64 and 22,157.82 is: 33,236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,243.76 : 75,365.64 = 22,157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,243.76/75,365.64 = 22,157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,243.76x = 75,365.64 × 22,157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,243.76x = 1,669,938,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,938,285.30/50,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,236.73

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