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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,307.76, 75,408.72 and 16,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,307.76, 75,408.72 and 16,996.24 is: 25,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,307.76 : 75,408.72 = 16,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,307.76/75,408.72 = 16,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,307.76x = 75,408.72 × 16,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,307.76x = 1,281,664,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,664,703.21/50,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,476.48

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