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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.61, 75,410.64 and 16,993.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.61, 75,410.64 and 16,993.85 is: 25,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.61 : 75,410.64 = 16,993.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.61/75,410.64 = 16,993.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.61x = 75,410.64 × 16,993.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.61x = 1,281,517,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,517,104.56/50,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.85

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