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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,298.80, 75,445.80 and 17,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,298.80, 75,445.80 and 17,015.60 is: 25,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,298.80 : 75,445.80 = 17,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,298.80/75,445.80 = 17,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,298.80x = 75,445.80 × 17,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,298.80x = 1,283,755,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,755,554.48/50,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,522.59

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