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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,289.46, 75,443.92 and 17,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,289.46, 75,443.92 and 17,014.95 is: 25,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,289.46 : 75,443.92 = 17,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,289.46/75,443.92 = 17,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,289.46x = 75,443.92 × 17,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,289.46x = 1,283,674,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,674,526.60/50,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,525.72

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