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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,122.26, 75,185.21 and 16,843.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,122.26, 75,185.21 and 16,843.41 is: 25,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,122.26 : 75,185.21 = 16,843.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,122.26/75,185.21 = 16,843.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,122.26x = 75,185.21 × 16,843.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,122.26x = 1,266,375,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,375,360.07/50,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.73

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