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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,269.70, 75,373.58 and 16,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,269.70, 75,373.58 and 16,986.62 is: 25,469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,269.70 : 75,373.58 = 16,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,269.70/75,373.58 = 16,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,269.70x = 75,373.58 × 16,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,269.70x = 1,280,342,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,342,361.50/50,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,469.46

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