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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,055.46, 75,030.88 and 16,748.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,055.46, 75,030.88 and 16,748.13 is: 25,104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,055.46 : 75,030.88 = 16,748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,055.46/75,030.88 = 16,748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,055.46x = 75,030.88 × 16,748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,055.46x = 1,256,626,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,626,932.25/50,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,104.69

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