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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,908.53, 76,327.72 and 22,431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,908.53, 76,327.72 and 22,431.67 is: 33,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,908.53 : 76,327.72 = 22,431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,908.53/76,327.72 = 22,431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,908.53x = 76,327.72 × 22,431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,908.53x = 1,712,157,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,157,979.99/50,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.04

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