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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.66, 75,417.15 and 16,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.66, 75,417.15 and 16,984.66 is: 25,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.66 : 75,417.15 = 16,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.66/75,417.15 = 16,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.66x = 75,417.15 × 16,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.66x = 1,280,934,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,934,650.92/50,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.23

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