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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,290.92, 75,436.56 and 17,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,290.92, 75,436.56 and 17,011.26 is: 25,516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,290.92 : 75,436.56 = 17,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,290.92/75,436.56 = 17,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,290.92x = 75,436.56 × 17,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,290.92x = 1,283,270,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,270,935.67/50,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.95

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