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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.02, 75,487.64 and 17,036.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.02, 75,487.64 and 17,036.08 is: 25,558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.02 : 75,487.64 = 17,036.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.02/75,487.64 = 17,036.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.02x = 75,487.64 × 17,036.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.02x = 1,286,013,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,013,474.05/50,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.73

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