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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,190.66, 75,266.84 and 16,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,190.66, 75,266.84 and 16,901.78 is: 25,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,190.66 : 75,266.84 = 16,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,190.66/75,266.84 = 16,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,190.66x = 75,266.84 × 16,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,190.66x = 1,272,143,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,143,570.98/50,190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.22

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