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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,286.77, 75,439.89 and 17,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,286.77, 75,439.89 and 17,012.26 is: 25,521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,286.77 : 75,439.89 = 17,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,286.77/75,439.89 = 17,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,286.77x = 75,439.89 × 17,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,286.77x = 1,283,403,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,403,117.35/50,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.68

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