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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.20, 75,368.34 and 16,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,266.20, 75,368.34 and 16,983.12 is: 25,464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,266.20 : 75,368.34 = 16,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,266.20/75,368.34 = 16,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,266.20x = 75,368.34 × 16,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,266.20x = 1,279,989,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,989,562.42/50,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.22

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