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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,105.76, 75,165.54 and 16,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,105.76, 75,165.54 and 16,835.33 is: 25,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,105.76 : 75,165.54 = 16,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,105.76/75,165.54 = 16,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,105.76x = 75,165.54 × 16,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,105.76x = 1,265,436,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,436,372.50/50,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.31

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