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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,221.64, 75,279.90 and 16,930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,221.64, 75,279.90 and 16,930.20 is: 25,377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,221.64 : 75,279.90 = 16,930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,221.64/75,279.90 = 16,930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,221.64x = 75,279.90 × 16,930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,221.64x = 1,274,503,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,503,762.98/50,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,377.58

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