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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,290.46, 75,445.42 and 17,015.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,290.46, 75,445.42 and 17,015.95 is: 25,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,290.46 : 75,445.42 = 17,015.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,290.46/75,445.42 = 17,015.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,290.46x = 75,445.42 × 17,015.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,290.46x = 1,283,775,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,775,494.45/50,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.22

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