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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,126.50, 75,183.46 and 16,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,126.50, 75,183.46 and 16,389.70 is: 24,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,126.50 : 75,183.46 = 16,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,126.50/75,183.46 = 16,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,126.50x = 75,183.46 × 16,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,126.50x = 1,232,234,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,234,354.36/50,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.49

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