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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,162.94, 75,248.40 and 16,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,162.94, 75,248.40 and 16,882.74 is: 25,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,162.94 : 75,248.40 = 16,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,162.94/75,248.40 = 16,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,162.94x = 75,248.40 × 16,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,162.94x = 1,270,399,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,399,172.62/50,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.45

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