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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,040.80, 75,066.60 and 16,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,040.80, 75,066.60 and 16,759.52 is: 25,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,040.80 : 75,066.60 = 16,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,040.80/75,066.60 = 16,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,040.80x = 75,066.60 × 16,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,040.80x = 1,258,080,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,080,184.03/50,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.09

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