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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,028.66, 75,027.33 and 16,740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,028.66, 75,027.33 and 16,740.95 is: 25,106.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,028.66 : 75,027.33 = 16,740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,028.66/75,027.33 = 16,740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,028.66x = 75,027.33 × 16,740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,028.66x = 1,256,028,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,028,405.03/50,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,106.18

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