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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,313.72, 75,477.76 and 17,043.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,313.72, 75,477.76 and 17,043.31 is: 25,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,313.72 : 75,477.76 = 17,043.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,313.72/75,477.76 = 17,043.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,313.72x = 75,477.76 × 17,043.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,313.72x = 1,286,390,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,390,399.18/50,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,567.39

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