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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,996.23, 76,467.94 and 22,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,996.23, 76,467.94 and 22,892.08 is: 34,326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,996.23 : 76,467.94 = 22,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,996.23/76,467.94 = 22,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,996.23x = 76,467.94 × 22,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,996.23x = 1,750,510,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,510,199.92/50,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,326.27

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