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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,279.66, 75,423.16 and 16,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,279.66, 75,423.16 and 16,988.66 is: 25,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,279.66 : 75,423.16 = 16,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,279.66/75,423.16 = 16,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,279.66x = 75,423.16 × 16,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,279.66x = 1,281,338,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,338,421.37/50,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,484.23

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