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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,124.62, 75,190.61 and 16,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,124.62, 75,190.61 and 16,844.44 is: 25,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,124.62 : 75,190.61 = 16,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,124.62/75,190.61 = 16,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,124.62x = 75,190.61 × 16,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,124.62x = 1,266,543,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,543,572.84/50,124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.90

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