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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.48, 75,410.45 and 16,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.48, 75,410.45 and 16,993.73 is: 25,490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.48 : 75,410.45 = 16,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.48/75,410.45 = 16,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.48x = 75,410.45 × 16,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.48x = 1,281,504,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,504,491.91/50,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.66

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