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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,316.62, 75,470.29 and 17,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,316.62, 75,470.29 and 17,032.88 is: 25,547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,316.62 : 75,470.29 = 17,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,316.62/75,470.29 = 17,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,316.62x = 75,470.29 × 17,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,316.62x = 1,285,476,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,476,393.14/50,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,547.75

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