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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.82, 75,268.86 and 16,902.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.82, 75,268.86 and 16,902.09 is: 25,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.82 : 75,268.86 = 16,902.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.82/75,268.86 = 16,902.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.82x = 75,268.86 × 16,902.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.82x = 1,272,201,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,201,045.92/50,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.79

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