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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,238.81, 75,305.52 and 16,947.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,238.81, 75,305.52 and 16,947.39 is: 25,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,238.81 : 75,305.52 = 16,947.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,238.81/75,305.52 = 16,947.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,238.81x = 75,305.52 × 16,947.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,238.81x = 1,276,232,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,232,016.59/50,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.31

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