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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,296.22, 75,436.23 and 17,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,296.22, 75,436.23 and 17,015.66 is: 25,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,296.22 : 75,436.23 = 17,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,296.22/75,436.23 = 17,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,296.22x = 75,436.23 × 17,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,296.22x = 1,283,597,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,597,241.36/50,296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.75

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