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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,298.22, 75,439.23 and 17,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,298.22, 75,439.23 and 17,017.66 is: 25,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,298.22 : 75,439.23 = 17,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,298.22/75,439.23 = 17,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,298.22x = 75,439.23 × 17,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,298.22x = 1,283,799,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,799,166.80/50,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.75

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