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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,178.76, 75,279.66 and 16,897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,178.76, 75,279.66 and 16,897.96 is: 25,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,178.76 : 75,279.66 = 16,897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,178.76/75,279.66 = 16,897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,178.76x = 75,279.66 × 16,897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,178.76x = 1,272,072,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,072,683.49/50,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.82

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