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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,206.04, 75,262.98 and 17,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,206.04, 75,262.98 and 17,351 is: 26,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,206.04 : 75,262.98 = 17,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,206.04/75,262.98 = 17,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,206.04x = 75,262.98 × 17,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,206.04x = 1,305,887,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,887,965.98/50,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.57

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