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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,311.28, 75,462.56 and 17,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,311.28, 75,462.56 and 17,030.64 is: 25,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,311.28 : 75,462.56 = 17,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,311.28/75,462.56 = 17,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,311.28x = 75,462.56 × 17,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,311.28x = 1,285,175,692.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,175,692.84/50,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.48

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