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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.17, 75,399.39 and 16,977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.17, 75,399.39 and 16,977.33 is: 25,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.17 : 75,399.39 = 16,977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.17/75,399.39 = 16,977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.17x = 75,399.39 × 16,977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.17x = 1,280,080,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,080,325.83/50,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,466.04

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