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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,286.26, 75,439.11 and 17,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,286.26, 75,439.11 and 17,011.73 is: 25,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,286.26 : 75,439.11 = 17,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,286.26/75,439.11 = 17,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,286.26x = 75,439.11 × 17,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,286.26x = 1,283,349,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,349,770.76/50,286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.88

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