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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,045.67, 75,057.57 and 16,770.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,045.67, 75,057.57 and 16,770.47 is: 25,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,045.67 : 75,057.57 = 16,770.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,045.67/75,057.57 = 16,770.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,045.67x = 75,057.57 × 16,770.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,045.67x = 1,258,750,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,750,350.67/50,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.03

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