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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,275.94, 75,411.54 and 16,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,275.94, 75,411.54 and 16,997.34 is: 25,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,275.94 : 75,411.54 = 16,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,275.94/75,411.54 = 16,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,275.94x = 75,411.54 × 16,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,275.94x = 1,281,795,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,795,585.30/50,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.21

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