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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,190.15, 75,266.09 and 16,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,190.15, 75,266.09 and 16,901.28 is: 25,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,190.15 : 75,266.09 = 16,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,190.15/75,266.09 = 16,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,190.15x = 75,266.09 × 16,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,190.15x = 1,272,093,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,093,261.60/50,190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.48

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