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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,465.08, 75,702.48 and 17,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,465.08, 75,702.48 and 17,174.08 is: 25,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,465.08 : 75,702.48 = 17,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,465.08/75,702.48 = 17,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,465.08x = 75,702.48 × 17,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,465.08x = 1,300,120,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,120,447.72/50,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762.77

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