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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,122.29, 75,159.44 and 16,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,122.29, 75,159.44 and 16,833.12 is: 25,241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,122.29 : 75,159.44 = 16,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,122.29/75,159.44 = 16,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,122.29x = 75,159.44 × 16,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,122.29x = 1,265,167,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,167,664.45/50,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.62

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