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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.65, 75,001.89 and 16,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.65, 75,001.89 and 16,723.92 is: 25,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.65 : 75,001.89 = 16,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.65/75,001.89 = 16,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.65x = 75,001.89 × 16,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.65x = 1,254,325,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,325,608.21/50,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.67

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