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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,175.83, 75,211.05 and 16,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,175.83, 75,211.05 and 16,884.33 is: 25,308.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,175.83 : 75,211.05 = 16,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,175.83/75,211.05 = 16,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,175.83x = 75,211.05 × 16,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,175.83x = 1,269,888,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,888,187.85/50,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.77

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