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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,283.40, 75,434.83 and 17,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,283.40, 75,434.83 and 17,008.89 is: 25,516.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,283.40 : 75,434.83 = 17,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,283.40/75,434.83 = 17,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,283.40x = 75,434.83 × 17,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,283.40x = 1,283,062,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,062,400.24/50,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.62

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