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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,481.99, 75,732.71 and 17,203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,481.99, 75,732.71 and 17,203.95 is: 25,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,481.99 : 75,732.71 = 17,203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,481.99/75,732.71 = 17,203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,481.99x = 75,732.71 × 17,203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,481.99x = 1,302,901,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,901,670.18/50,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.24

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