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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,155.04, 75,186.48 and 17,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,155.04, 75,186.48 and 17,300 is: 25,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,155.04 : 75,186.48 = 17,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,155.04/75,186.48 = 17,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,155.04x = 75,186.48 × 17,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,155.04x = 1,300,726,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,726,104/50,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.11

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