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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,908.97, 76,332.76 and 22,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,908.97, 76,332.76 and 22,823.94 is: 34,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,908.97 : 76,332.76 = 22,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,908.97/76,332.76 = 22,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,908.97x = 76,332.76 × 22,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,908.97x = 1,742,214,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,214,334.27/50,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,222.15

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