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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,486.67, 75,747.42 and 22,426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,486.67, 75,747.42 and 22,426.38 is: 33,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,486.67 : 75,747.42 = 22,426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,486.67/75,747.42 = 22,426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,486.67x = 75,747.42 × 22,426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,486.67x = 1,698,740,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,740,424.94/50,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,647.31

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