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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,501.70, 75,752.55 and 22,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,501.70, 75,752.55 and 22,421.70 is: 33,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,501.70 : 75,752.55 = 22,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,501.70/75,752.55 = 22,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,501.70x = 75,752.55 × 22,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,501.70x = 1,698,500,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,500,950.34/50,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.55

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