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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.04, 75,261.48 and 17,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.04, 75,261.48 and 17,350 is: 26,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.04 : 75,261.48 = 17,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.04/75,261.48 = 17,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.04x = 75,261.48 × 17,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.04x = 1,305,786,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,786,678/50,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.08

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