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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,276.17, 75,414.39 and 16,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,276.17, 75,414.39 and 16,987.33 is: 25,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,276.17 : 75,414.39 = 16,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,276.17/75,414.39 = 16,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,276.17x = 75,414.39 × 16,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,276.17x = 1,281,089,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,089,129.68/50,276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,481.04

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