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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.92, 75,078.24 and 16,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.92, 75,078.24 and 16,764.16 is: 25,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.92 : 75,078.24 = 16,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.92/75,078.24 = 16,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.92x = 75,078.24 × 16,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.92x = 1,258,623,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,623,627.88/50,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.41

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