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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,991.72, 76,461.28 and 22,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,991.72, 76,461.28 and 22,887.68 is: 34,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,991.72 : 76,461.28 = 22,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,991.72/76,461.28 = 22,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,991.72x = 76,461.28 × 22,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,991.72x = 1,750,021,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,021,309.03/50,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,319.72

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