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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,215.52, 75,276.15 and 16,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,215.52, 75,276.15 and 16,912.28 is: 25,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,215.52 : 75,276.15 = 16,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,215.52/75,276.15 = 16,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,215.52x = 75,276.15 × 16,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,215.52x = 1,273,091,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,091,326.12/50,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.55

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