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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,511.80, 75,768.08 and 22,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,511.80, 75,768.08 and 22,424.30 is: 33,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,511.80 : 75,768.08 = 22,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,511.80/75,768.08 = 22,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,511.80x = 75,768.08 × 22,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,511.80x = 1,699,045,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,045,665.38/50,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,636.61

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