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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,026.95, 75,044.37 and 16,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,026.95, 75,044.37 and 16,747.13 is: 25,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,026.95 : 75,044.37 = 16,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,026.95/75,044.37 = 16,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,026.95x = 75,044.37 × 16,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,026.95x = 1,256,777,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,777,444.94/50,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.01

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