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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,458.12, 75,661.26 and 22,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,458.12, 75,661.26 and 22,741 is: 34,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,458.12 : 75,661.26 = 22,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,458.12/75,661.26 = 22,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,458.12x = 75,661.26 × 22,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,458.12x = 1,720,612,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,612,713.66/50,458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,099.82

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