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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,023.32, 74,997.68 and 16,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,023.32, 74,997.68 and 16,723.68 is: 25,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,023.32 : 74,997.68 = 16,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,023.32/74,997.68 = 16,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,023.32x = 74,997.68 × 16,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,023.32x = 1,254,237,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,237,201.06/50,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.05

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