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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,486.93, 75,747.81 and 22,426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,486.93, 75,747.81 and 22,426.64 is: 33,647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,486.93 : 75,747.81 = 22,426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,486.93/75,747.81 = 22,426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,486.93x = 75,747.81 × 22,426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,486.93x = 1,698,768,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,768,486.92/50,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,647.69

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