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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,493.54, 75,729.78 and 17,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,493.54, 75,729.78 and 17,213.34 is: 25,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,493.54 : 75,729.78 = 17,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,493.54/75,729.78 = 17,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,493.54x = 75,729.78 × 17,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,493.54x = 1,303,562,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,562,451.27/50,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.42

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