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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,209.04, 75,267.48 and 17,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,209.04, 75,267.48 and 17,354 is: 26,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,209.04 : 75,267.48 = 17,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,209.04/75,267.48 = 17,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,209.04x = 75,267.48 × 17,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,209.04x = 1,306,191,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,191,847.92/50,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.07

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