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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,273.94, 75,408.54 and 16,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,273.94, 75,408.54 and 16,995.33 is: 25,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,273.94 : 75,408.54 = 16,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,273.94/75,408.54 = 16,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,273.94x = 75,408.54 × 16,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,273.94x = 1,281,593,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,593,022.12/50,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,492.19

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