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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.52, 75,002.16 and 16,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.52, 75,002.16 and 16,723.04 is: 25,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.52 : 75,002.16 = 16,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.52/75,002.16 = 16,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.52x = 75,002.16 × 16,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.52x = 1,254,264,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,264,121.77/50,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.50

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