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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.44, 75,470.24 and 17,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.44, 75,470.24 and 17,035.74 is: 25,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.44 : 75,470.24 = 17,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.44/75,470.24 = 17,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.44x = 75,470.24 × 17,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.44x = 1,285,691,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,691,428.97/50,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.12

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