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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,313.51, 75,483.88 and 17,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,313.51, 75,483.88 and 17,033.58 is: 25,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,313.51 : 75,483.88 = 17,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,313.51/75,483.88 = 17,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,313.51x = 75,483.88 × 17,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,313.51x = 1,285,760,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,760,708.69/50,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.98

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