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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,607.93, 75,912.93 and 17,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,607.93, 75,912.93 and 17,366.22 is: 26,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,607.93 : 75,912.93 = 17,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,607.93/75,912.93 = 17,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,607.93x = 75,912.93 × 17,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,607.93x = 1,318,320,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,320,643.22/50,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.69

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