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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,450.61, 75,623.99 and 22,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,450.61, 75,623.99 and 22,383.89 is: 33,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,450.61 : 75,623.99 = 22,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,450.61/75,623.99 = 22,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,450.61x = 75,623.99 × 22,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,450.61x = 1,692,758,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,758,583.48/50,450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.79

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