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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.83, 75,303.67 and 16,927.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.83, 75,303.67 and 16,927.39 is: 25,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.83 : 75,303.67 = 16,927.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.83/75,303.67 = 16,927.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.83x = 75,303.67 × 16,927.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.83x = 1,274,694,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,694,590.52/50,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.42

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