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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,680.08, 76,024.98 and 22,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,680.08, 76,024.98 and 22,599 is: 33,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,680.08 : 76,024.98 = 22,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,680.08/76,024.98 = 22,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,680.08x = 76,024.98 × 22,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,680.08x = 1,718,088,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,088,523.02/50,680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,900.67

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