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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,556.66, 75,846.84 and 17,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,556.66, 75,846.84 and 17,277 is: 25,919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,556.66 : 75,846.84 = 17,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,556.66/75,846.84 = 17,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,556.66x = 75,846.84 × 17,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,556.66x = 1,310,405,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,405,854.68/50,556.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.55

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