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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,379.65, 75,521.88 and 17,076.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,379.65, 75,521.88 and 17,076.09 is: 25,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,379.65 : 75,521.88 = 17,076.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,379.65/75,521.88 = 17,076.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,379.65x = 75,521.88 × 17,076.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,379.65x = 1,289,618,419.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,618,419.85/50,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.01

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