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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,068.72, 75,102.98 and 16,788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,068.72, 75,102.98 and 16,788.86 is: 25,183.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,068.72 : 75,102.98 = 16,788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,068.72/75,102.98 = 16,788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,068.72x = 75,102.98 × 16,788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,068.72x = 1,260,893,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,893,416.80/50,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.26

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