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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,250.76, 75,323.22 and 16,939.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,250.76, 75,323.22 and 16,939.24 is: 25,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,250.76 : 75,323.22 = 16,939.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,250.76/75,323.22 = 16,939.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,250.76x = 75,323.22 × 16,939.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,250.76x = 1,275,918,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,918,101.15/50,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.02

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