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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.58, 75,286.62 and 16,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.58, 75,286.62 and 16,901.14 is: 25,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.58 : 75,286.62 = 16,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.58/75,286.62 = 16,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.58x = 75,286.62 × 16,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.58x = 1,272,429,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,429,704.75/50,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.50

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