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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,997.23, 76,469.44 and 22,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,997.23, 76,469.44 and 22,893.08 is: 34,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,997.23 : 76,469.44 = 22,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,997.23/76,469.44 = 22,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,997.23x = 76,469.44 × 22,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,997.23x = 1,750,621,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,621,007.48/50,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,327.77

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