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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,217.49, 75,273.67 and 16,926.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,217.49, 75,273.67 and 16,926.05 is: 25,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,217.49 : 75,273.67 = 16,926.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,217.49/75,273.67 = 16,926.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,217.49x = 75,273.67 × 16,926.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,217.49x = 1,274,085,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,085,483.42/50,217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,371.35

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