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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,289.30, 75,443.62 and 17,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,289.30, 75,443.62 and 17,014.70 is: 25,525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,289.30 : 75,443.62 = 17,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,289.30/75,443.62 = 17,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,289.30x = 75,443.62 × 17,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,289.30x = 1,283,650,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,650,561.21/50,289.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.32

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