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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,977.92, 76,424.76 and 22,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,977.92, 76,424.76 and 22,494.60 is: 33,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,977.92 : 76,424.76 = 22,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,977.92/76,424.76 = 22,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,977.92x = 76,424.76 × 22,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,977.92x = 1,719,144,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,144,406.30/50,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,723.31

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