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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,034.92, 75,079.74 and 16,765.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,034.92, 75,079.74 and 16,765.16 is: 25,156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,034.92 : 75,079.74 = 16,765.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,034.92/75,079.74 = 16,765.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,034.92x = 75,079.74 × 16,765.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,034.92x = 1,258,723,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,723,853.86/50,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.91

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