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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,011.82, 75,002.07 and 16,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,011.82, 75,002.07 and 16,724.13 is: 25,080.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,011.82 : 75,002.07 = 16,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,011.82/75,002.07 = 16,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,011.82x = 75,002.07 × 16,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,011.82x = 1,254,344,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,344,368.95/50,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,080.96

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