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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,268.66, 75,406.65 and 16,977.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,268.66, 75,406.65 and 16,977.66 is: 25,467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,268.66 : 75,406.65 = 16,977.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,268.66/75,406.65 = 16,977.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,268.66x = 75,406.65 × 16,977.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,268.66x = 1,280,228,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,228,465.44/50,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,467.73

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