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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,430.08, 75,623.25 and 17,141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,430.08, 75,623.25 and 17,141.21 is: 25,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,430.08 : 75,623.25 = 17,141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,430.08/75,623.25 = 17,141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,430.08x = 75,623.25 × 17,141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,430.08x = 1,296,273,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,273,631.02/50,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.38

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