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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,268.91, 75,407.03 and 16,977.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,268.91, 75,407.03 and 16,977.91 is: 25,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,268.91 : 75,407.03 = 16,977.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,268.91/75,407.03 = 16,977.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,268.91x = 75,407.03 × 16,977.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,268.91x = 1,280,253,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,253,683.82/50,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,468.10

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