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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,286.76, 75,439.86 and 17,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,286.76, 75,439.86 and 17,012.24 is: 25,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,286.76 : 75,439.86 = 17,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,286.76/75,439.86 = 17,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,286.76x = 75,439.86 × 17,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,286.76x = 1,283,401,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,401,003.89/50,286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.65

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