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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,297.46, 75,440.37 and 17,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,297.46, 75,440.37 and 17,017.47 is: 25,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,297.46 : 75,440.37 = 17,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,297.46/75,440.37 = 17,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,297.46x = 75,440.37 × 17,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,297.46x = 1,283,804,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,804,233.26/50,297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,524.24

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