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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,010.48, 74,987.64 and 16,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,010.48, 74,987.64 and 16,713 is: 25,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,010.48 : 74,987.64 = 16,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,010.48/74,987.64 = 16,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,010.48x = 74,987.64 × 16,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,010.48x = 1,253,268,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,268,427.32/50,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.12

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