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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,027.31, 75,044.84 and 16,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,027.31, 75,044.84 and 16,747.44 is: 25,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,027.31 : 75,044.84 = 16,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,027.31/75,044.84 = 16,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,027.31x = 75,044.84 × 16,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,027.31x = 1,256,808,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,808,871.47/50,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.46

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