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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,311.68, 75,461.76 and 17,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,311.68, 75,461.76 and 17,031.84 is: 25,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,311.68 : 75,461.76 = 17,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,311.68/75,461.76 = 17,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,311.68x = 75,461.76 × 17,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,311.68x = 1,285,252,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,252,622.44/50,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.81

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