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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,170.91, 75,267.88 and 16,890.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,170.91, 75,267.88 and 16,890.09 is: 25,339.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,170.91 : 75,267.88 = 16,890.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,170.91/75,267.88 = 16,890.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,170.91x = 75,267.88 × 16,890.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,170.91x = 1,271,280,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,280,942.83/50,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,339.01

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