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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,592.67, 75,887.95 and 16,861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,592.67, 75,887.95 and 16,861.13 is: 25,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,592.67 : 75,887.95 = 16,861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,592.67/75,887.95 = 16,861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,592.67x = 75,887.95 × 16,861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,592.67x = 1,279,556,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,556,400.66/50,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.34

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