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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.57, 75,001.71 and 16,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.57, 75,001.71 and 16,723.93 is: 25,080.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.57 : 75,001.71 = 16,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.57/75,001.71 = 16,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.57x = 75,001.71 × 16,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.57x = 1,254,323,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,323,347.92/50,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.66

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