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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,297.22, 75,437.73 and 17,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,297.22, 75,437.73 and 17,016.66 is: 25,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,297.22 : 75,437.73 = 17,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,297.22/75,437.73 = 17,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,297.22x = 75,437.73 × 17,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,297.22x = 1,283,698,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,698,202.58/50,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.25

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