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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.55, 75,418.83 and 16,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.55, 75,418.83 and 16,993.89 is: 25,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.55 : 75,418.83 = 16,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.55/75,418.83 = 16,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.55x = 75,418.83 × 16,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.55x = 1,281,659,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,659,300.95/50,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.71

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