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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,101.59, 75,153.60 and 16,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,101.59, 75,153.60 and 16,822.74 is: 25,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,101.59 : 75,153.60 = 16,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,101.59/75,153.60 = 16,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,101.59x = 75,153.60 × 16,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,101.59x = 1,264,289,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,289,472.86/50,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.52

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