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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,338.55, 75,460.67 and 17,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,338.55, 75,460.67 and 17,035.30 is: 25,536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,338.55 : 75,460.67 = 17,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,338.55/75,460.67 = 17,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,338.55x = 75,460.67 × 17,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,338.55x = 1,285,495,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,495,224.68/50,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.99

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