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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,397.76, 75,581.26 and 17,110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,397.76, 75,581.26 and 17,110.42 is: 25,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,397.76 : 75,581.26 = 17,110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,397.76/75,581.26 = 17,110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,397.76x = 75,581.26 × 17,110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,397.76x = 1,293,227,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,227,102.73/50,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.41

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