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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.37, 75,469.92 and 17,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.37, 75,469.92 and 17,032.63 is: 25,547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.37 : 75,469.92 = 17,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.37/75,469.92 = 17,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.37x = 75,469.92 × 17,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.37x = 1,285,450,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,450,846.14/50,316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.37

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