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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.52, 75,275.39 and 16,926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.52, 75,275.39 and 16,926.93 is: 25,390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.52 : 75,275.39 = 16,926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.52/75,275.39 = 16,926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.52x = 75,275.39 × 16,926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.52x = 1,274,181,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,181,257.25/50,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.43

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