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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,258.76, 75,379.93 and 16,978.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,258.76, 75,379.93 and 16,978.09 is: 25,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,258.76 : 75,379.93 = 16,978.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,258.76/75,379.93 = 16,978.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,258.76x = 75,379.93 × 16,978.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,258.76x = 1,279,806,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,806,773.94/50,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.35

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