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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,347.26, 75,467.85 and 17,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,347.26, 75,467.85 and 17,035.74 is: 25,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,347.26 : 75,467.85 = 17,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,347.26/75,467.85 = 17,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,347.26x = 75,467.85 × 17,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,347.26x = 1,285,650,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,650,670.96/50,347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.66

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