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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,426.69, 75,646.97 and 17,137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,426.69, 75,646.97 and 17,137.82 is: 25,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,426.69 : 75,646.97 = 17,137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,426.69/75,646.97 = 17,137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,426.69x = 75,646.97 × 17,137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,426.69x = 1,296,424,387.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,424,387.37/50,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.09

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