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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,131.32, 75,213.96 and 16,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,131.32, 75,213.96 and 16,854.88 is: 25,288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,131.32 : 75,213.96 = 16,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,131.32/75,213.96 = 16,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,131.32x = 75,213.96 × 16,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,131.32x = 1,267,722,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,722,270.12/50,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.03

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