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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.16, 75,413.43 and 16,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.16, 75,413.43 and 16,982.16 is: 25,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.16 : 75,413.43 = 16,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.16/75,413.43 = 16,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.16x = 75,413.43 × 16,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.16x = 1,280,682,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,682,934.41/50,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.49

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