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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,425.12, 75,611.76 and 22,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,425.12, 75,611.76 and 22,708 is: 34,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,425.12 : 75,611.76 = 22,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,425.12/75,611.76 = 22,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,425.12x = 75,611.76 × 22,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,425.12x = 1,716,991,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,991,846.08/50,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,050.33

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