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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,023.37, 75,041.27 and 16,767.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,023.37, 75,041.27 and 16,767.34 is: 25,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,023.37 : 75,041.27 = 16,767.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,023.37/75,041.27 = 16,767.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,023.37x = 75,041.27 × 16,767.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,023.37x = 1,258,242,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,242,488.12/50,023.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.09

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