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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,332.65, 75,482.79 and 22,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,332.65, 75,482.79 and 22,252.06 is: 33,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,332.65 : 75,482.79 = 22,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,332.65/75,482.79 = 22,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,332.65x = 75,482.79 × 22,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,332.65x = 1,679,647,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,647,572.05/50,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,370.94

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