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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,287.52, 75,441.02 and 17,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,287.52, 75,441.02 and 17,013.02 is: 25,522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,287.52 : 75,441.02 = 17,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,287.52/75,441.02 = 17,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,287.52x = 75,441.02 × 17,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,287.52x = 1,283,479,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,479,119.81/50,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.81

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