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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.13, 75,026.95 and 16,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.13, 75,026.95 and 16,731.50 is: 25,100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.13 : 75,026.95 = 16,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.13/75,026.95 = 16,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.13x = 75,026.95 × 16,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.13x = 1,255,312,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,312,996.96/50,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.67

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