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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,151.06, 75,230.37 and 16,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,151.06, 75,230.37 and 16,871.22 is: 25,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,151.06 : 75,230.37 = 16,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,151.06/75,230.37 = 16,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,151.06x = 75,230.37 × 16,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,151.06x = 1,269,228,122.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,228,122.95/50,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.10

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