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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,024.52, 75,021.66 and 16,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,024.52, 75,021.66 and 16,736.04 is: 25,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,024.52 : 75,021.66 = 16,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,024.52/75,021.66 = 16,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,024.52x = 75,021.66 × 16,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,024.52x = 1,255,565,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,565,502.63/50,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.00

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