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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,255.08, 75,390.84 and 16,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,255.08, 75,390.84 and 16,977.18 is: 25,468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,255.08 : 75,390.84 = 16,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,255.08/75,390.84 = 16,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,255.08x = 75,390.84 × 16,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,255.08x = 1,279,923,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,923,861.03/50,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,468.55

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