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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,022.37, 75,039.77 and 16,766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,022.37, 75,039.77 and 16,766.34 is: 25,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,022.37 : 75,039.77 = 16,766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,022.37/75,039.77 = 16,766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,022.37x = 75,039.77 × 16,766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,022.37x = 1,258,142,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,142,297.34/50,022.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.59

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