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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,430.45, 75,642.57 and 22,342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,430.45, 75,642.57 and 22,342.26 is: 33,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,430.45 : 75,642.57 = 22,342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,430.45/75,642.57 = 22,342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,430.45x = 75,642.57 × 22,342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,430.45x = 1,690,025,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,025,966.01/50,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,512.01

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