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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,331.65, 75,481.29 and 22,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,331.65, 75,481.29 and 22,251.06 is: 33,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,331.65 : 75,481.29 = 22,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,331.65/75,481.29 = 22,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,331.65x = 75,481.29 × 22,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,331.65x = 1,679,538,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,538,712.67/50,331.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,369.44

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