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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,285.76, 75,438.36 and 17,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,285.76, 75,438.36 and 17,011.23 is: 25,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,285.76 : 75,438.36 = 17,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,285.76/75,438.36 = 17,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,285.76x = 75,438.36 × 17,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,285.76x = 1,283,299,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,299,292.78/50,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.13

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