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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,196.83, 75,302.17 and 16,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,196.83, 75,302.17 and 16,926.39 is: 25,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,196.83 : 75,302.17 = 16,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,196.83/75,302.17 = 16,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,196.83x = 75,302.17 × 16,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,196.83x = 1,274,593,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,593,854.95/50,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.92

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