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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,272.98, 75,409.70 and 16,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,272.98, 75,409.70 and 16,993.23 is: 25,489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,272.98 : 75,409.70 = 16,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,272.98/75,409.70 = 16,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,272.98x = 75,409.70 × 16,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,272.98x = 1,281,454,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,454,376.33/50,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.92

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