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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,168.66, 75,264.50 and 16,887.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,168.66, 75,264.50 and 16,887.83 is: 25,335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,168.66 : 75,264.50 = 16,887.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,168.66/75,264.50 = 16,887.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,168.66x = 75,264.50 × 16,887.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,168.66x = 1,271,054,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,054,170.29/50,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.62

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