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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,211.91, 75,318.12 and 16,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,211.91, 75,318.12 and 16,932.26 is: 25,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,211.91 : 75,318.12 = 16,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,211.91/75,318.12 = 16,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,211.91x = 75,318.12 × 16,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,211.91x = 1,275,305,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,305,990.55/50,211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,398.48

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