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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,206.73, 75,257.54 and 16,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,206.73, 75,257.54 and 16,915.28 is: 25,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,206.73 : 75,257.54 = 16,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,206.73/75,257.54 = 16,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,206.73x = 75,257.54 × 16,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,206.73x = 1,273,001,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,001,900.35/50,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.21

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