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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,026.68, 75,043.44 and 16,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,026.68, 75,043.44 and 16,745.40 is: 25,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,026.68 : 75,043.44 = 16,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,026.68/75,043.44 = 16,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,026.68x = 75,043.44 × 16,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,026.68x = 1,256,632,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,632,420.18/50,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,119.24

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