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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,014.08, 75,005.46 and 16,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,014.08, 75,005.46 and 16,726.44 is: 25,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,014.08 : 75,005.46 = 16,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,014.08/75,005.46 = 16,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,014.08x = 75,005.46 × 16,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,014.08x = 1,254,574,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,574,326.36/50,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.42

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