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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.07, 75,307.86 and 16,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.07, 75,307.86 and 16,925.42 is: 25,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.07 : 75,307.86 = 16,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.07/75,307.86 = 16,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.07x = 75,307.86 × 16,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.07x = 1,274,617,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,617,159.80/50,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.22

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