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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.61, 75,275.54 and 16,927.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.61, 75,275.54 and 16,927.03 is: 25,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.61 : 75,275.54 = 16,927.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.61/75,275.54 = 16,927.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.61x = 75,275.54 × 16,927.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.61x = 1,274,191,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,191,323.85/50,183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.59

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