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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,423.52, 75,634.59 and 17,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,423.52, 75,634.59 and 17,166.78 is: 25,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,423.52 : 75,634.59 = 17,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,423.52/75,634.59 = 17,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,423.52x = 75,634.59 × 17,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,423.52x = 1,298,402,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,402,018.92/50,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,749.93

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