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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,901.61, 76,377.88 and 22,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,901.61, 76,377.88 and 22,841.73 is: 34,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,901.61 : 76,377.88 = 22,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,901.61/76,377.88 = 22,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,901.61x = 76,377.88 × 22,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,901.61x = 1,744,602,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,602,912.93/50,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,274.02

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