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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,341.61, 75,512.06 and 17,085.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,341.61, 75,512.06 and 17,085.09 is: 25,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,341.61 : 75,512.06 = 17,085.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,341.61/75,512.06 = 17,085.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,341.61x = 75,512.06 × 17,085.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,341.61x = 1,290,130,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,130,006.34/50,341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.51

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