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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,177.70, 75,266.55 and 16,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,177.70, 75,266.55 and 16,886.70 is: 25,330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,177.70 : 75,266.55 = 16,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,177.70/75,266.55 = 16,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,177.70x = 75,266.55 × 16,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,177.70x = 1,271,003,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,003,649.89/50,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.05

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