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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,363.56, 75,545.34 and 17,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,363.56, 75,545.34 and 17,083.72 is: 25,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,363.56 : 75,545.34 = 17,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,363.56/75,545.34 = 17,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,363.56x = 75,545.34 × 17,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,363.56x = 1,290,595,435.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,595,435.86/50,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,625.58

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