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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,512.56, 75,769.20 and 22,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,512.56, 75,769.20 and 22,425.06 is: 33,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,512.56 : 75,769.20 = 22,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,512.56/75,769.20 = 22,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,512.56x = 75,769.20 × 22,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,512.56x = 1,699,128,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,128,856.15/50,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,637.75

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