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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,004.74, 75,011.09 and 16,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,004.74, 75,011.09 and 16,724.97 is: 25,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,004.74 : 75,011.09 = 16,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,004.74/75,011.09 = 16,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,004.74x = 75,011.09 × 16,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,004.74x = 1,254,558,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,558,146.29/50,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.78

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