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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,351.63, 75,533.60 and 17,081.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,351.63, 75,533.60 and 17,081.21 is: 25,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,351.63 : 75,533.60 = 17,081.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,351.63/75,533.60 = 17,081.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,351.63x = 75,533.60 × 17,081.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,351.63x = 1,290,205,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,205,198.25/50,351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,623.90

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