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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.04, 75,270.48 and 17,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.04, 75,270.48 and 17,356 is: 26,018.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.04 : 75,270.48 = 17,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.04/75,270.48 = 17,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.04x = 75,270.48 × 17,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.04x = 1,306,394,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,394,450.88/50,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.07

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