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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.04, 75,274.56 and 17,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.04, 75,274.56 and 17,328 is: 25,992

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.04 : 75,274.56 = 17,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.04/75,274.56 = 17,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.04x = 75,274.56 × 17,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.04x = 1,304,357,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,357,575.68/50,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,992

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