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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.37, 75,413.25 and 16,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.37, 75,413.25 and 16,995.51 is: 25,493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.37 : 75,413.25 = 16,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.37/75,413.25 = 16,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.37x = 75,413.25 × 16,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.37x = 1,281,686,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,686,644.51/50,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.33

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