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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,323.68, 75,479.76 and 17,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,323.68, 75,479.76 and 17,043.84 is: 25,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,323.68 : 75,479.76 = 17,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,323.68/75,479.76 = 17,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,323.68x = 75,479.76 × 17,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,323.68x = 1,286,464,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,464,952.68/50,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.81

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