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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,169.36, 75,261.83 and 16,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,169.36, 75,261.83 and 16,886.82 is: 25,332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169.36 : 75,261.83 = 16,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169.36/75,261.83 = 16,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169.36x = 75,261.83 × 16,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169.36x = 1,270,932,891.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,932,891.65/50,169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.85

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