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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,290.23, 75,445.08 and 17,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,290.23, 75,445.08 and 17,015.73 is: 25,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,290.23 : 75,445.08 = 17,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,290.23/75,445.08 = 17,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,290.23x = 75,445.08 × 17,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,290.23x = 1,283,753,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,753,111.11/50,290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.89

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