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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,049.44, 75,063.20 and 16,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,049.44, 75,063.20 and 16,774.24 is: 25,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,049.44 : 75,063.20 = 16,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,049.44/75,063.20 = 16,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,049.44x = 75,063.20 × 16,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,049.44x = 1,259,128,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,128,131.97/50,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,157.69

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