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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,263.97, 75,383.48 and 16,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,263.97, 75,383.48 and 16,983.29 is: 25,470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,263.97 : 75,383.48 = 16,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,263.97/75,383.48 = 16,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,263.97x = 75,383.48 × 16,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,263.97x = 1,280,259,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,259,040.22/50,263.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.71

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