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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,363.67, 75,546.38 and 17,084.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,363.67, 75,546.38 and 17,084.60 is: 25,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,363.67 : 75,546.38 = 17,084.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,363.67/75,546.38 = 17,084.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,363.67x = 75,546.38 × 17,084.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,363.67x = 1,290,679,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,679,220.59/50,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.19

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