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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,285.29, 75,437.61 and 17,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,285.29, 75,437.61 and 17,010.70 is: 25,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,285.29 : 75,437.61 = 17,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,285.29/75,437.61 = 17,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,285.29x = 75,437.61 × 17,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,285.29x = 1,283,246,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,246,552.43/50,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,519.32

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