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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,386.62, 75,555.09 and 17,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,386.62, 75,555.09 and 17,094.54 is: 25,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,386.62 : 75,555.09 = 17,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,386.62/75,555.09 = 17,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,386.62x = 75,555.09 × 17,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,386.62x = 1,291,579,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,579,508.21/50,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.38

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