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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,306.76, 75,407.22 and 16,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,306.76, 75,407.22 and 16,995.24 is: 25,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,306.76 : 75,407.22 = 16,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,306.76/75,407.22 = 16,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,306.76x = 75,407.22 × 16,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,306.76x = 1,281,563,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,563,801.63/50,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.98

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