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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.46, 75,410.79 and 16,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.46, 75,410.79 and 16,996.82 is: 25,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.46 : 75,410.79 = 16,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.46/75,410.79 = 16,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.46x = 75,410.79 × 16,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.46x = 1,281,743,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,743,623.69/50,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,494.42

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