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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,607.20, 75,910.80 and 17,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,607.20, 75,910.80 and 17,324.30 is: 25,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,607.20 : 75,910.80 = 17,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,607.20/75,910.80 = 17,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,607.20x = 75,910.80 × 17,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,607.20x = 1,315,101,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,101,472.44/50,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.45

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