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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,149.82, 75,228.83 and 16,860.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,149.82, 75,228.83 and 16,860.95 is: 25,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,149.82 : 75,228.83 = 16,860.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,149.82/75,228.83 = 16,860.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,149.82x = 75,228.83 × 16,860.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,149.82x = 1,268,429,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,429,541.19/50,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.80

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