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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,047.67, 75,060.57 and 16,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,047.67, 75,060.57 and 16,772.47 is: 25,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,047.67 : 75,060.57 = 16,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,047.67/75,060.57 = 16,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,047.67x = 75,060.57 × 16,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,047.67x = 1,258,951,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,951,158.51/50,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.04

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