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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307, 75,495.06 and 17,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307, 75,495.06 and 17,475 is: 26,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307 : 75,495.06 = 17,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307/75,495.06 = 17,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307x = 75,495.06 × 17,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307x = 1,319,276,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,276,173.50/50,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,224.51

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