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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.66, 75,414.15 and 16,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.66, 75,414.15 and 16,982.66 is: 25,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.66 : 75,414.15 = 16,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.66/75,414.15 = 16,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.66x = 75,414.15 × 16,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.66x = 1,280,732,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,732,868.64/50,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.23

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