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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.36, 75,413.24 and 16,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.36, 75,413.24 and 16,995.68 is: 25,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.36 : 75,413.24 = 16,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.36/75,413.24 = 16,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.36x = 75,413.24 × 16,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.36x = 1,281,699,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,699,294.80/50,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.59

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