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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,205.38, 75,255.53 and 16,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,205.38, 75,255.53 and 16,913.94 is: 25,353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,205.38 : 75,255.53 = 16,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,205.38/75,255.53 = 16,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,205.38x = 75,255.53 × 16,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,205.38x = 1,272,867,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,867,575.62/50,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,353.21

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