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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,629.76, 75,958.46 and 22,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,629.76, 75,958.46 and 22,161.53 is: 33,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,629.76 : 75,958.46 = 22,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,629.76/75,958.46 = 22,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,629.76x = 75,958.46 × 22,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,629.76x = 1,683,355,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,355,852.24/50,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,248.35

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