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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.06, 75,346.56 and 16,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.06, 75,346.56 and 16,974.70 is: 25,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.06 : 75,346.56 = 16,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.06/75,346.56 = 16,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.06x = 75,346.56 × 16,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.06x = 1,278,985,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,985,252.03/50,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.31

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