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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,611.72, 75,909.76 and 17,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,611.72, 75,909.76 and 17,324.14 is: 25,983.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,611.72 : 75,909.76 = 17,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,611.72/75,909.76 = 17,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,611.72x = 75,909.76 × 17,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,611.72x = 1,315,071,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,071,309.61/50,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.53

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