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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.23, 75,263.10 and 16,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.23, 75,263.10 and 16,887.68 is: 25,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.23 : 75,263.10 = 16,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.23/75,263.10 = 16,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.23x = 75,263.10 × 16,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.23x = 1,271,018,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,018,772.29/50,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,334.12

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