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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,246.52, 75,383.66 and 22,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,246.52, 75,383.66 and 22,188.92 is: 33,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,246.52 : 75,383.66 = 22,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,246.52/75,383.66 = 22,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,246.52x = 75,383.66 × 22,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,246.52x = 1,672,682,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,682,001.05/50,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,289.51

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