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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,787.15, 76,196.28 and 22,730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,787.15, 76,196.28 and 22,730.82 is: 34,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,787.15 : 76,196.28 = 22,730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,787.15/76,196.28 = 22,730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,787.15x = 76,196.28 × 22,730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,787.15x = 1,732,003,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,003,925.35/50,787.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,103.19

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