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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.38, 75,208.49 and 16,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.38, 75,208.49 and 16,867.16 is: 25,284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.38 : 75,208.49 = 16,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.38/75,208.49 = 16,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.38x = 75,208.49 × 16,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.38x = 1,268,553,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,553,634.19/50,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.91

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