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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,293.55, 75,448.53 and 17,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,293.55, 75,448.53 and 17,015.58 is: 25,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,293.55 : 75,448.53 = 17,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,293.55/75,448.53 = 17,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,293.55x = 75,448.53 × 17,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,293.55x = 1,283,800,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,800,498.10/50,293.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.15

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