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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,363.73, 75,545.58 and 17,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,363.73, 75,545.58 and 17,087.16 is: 25,630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,363.73 : 75,545.58 = 17,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,363.73/75,545.58 = 17,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,363.73x = 75,545.58 × 17,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,363.73x = 1,290,859,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,859,412.75/50,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,630.73

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