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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,047.17, 75,059.82 and 16,771.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,047.17, 75,059.82 and 16,771.97 is: 25,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,047.17 : 75,059.82 = 16,771.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,047.17/75,059.82 = 16,771.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,047.17x = 75,059.82 × 16,771.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,047.17x = 1,258,900,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,900,673.95/50,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.28

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