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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,060.24, 75,090.40 and 16,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,060.24, 75,090.40 and 16,774.16 is: 25,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,060.24 : 75,090.40 = 16,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,060.24/75,090.40 = 16,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,060.24x = 75,090.40 × 16,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,060.24x = 1,259,578,384.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,578,384.06/50,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.25

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