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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,611.73, 75,909.83 and 17,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,611.73, 75,909.83 and 17,324.13 is: 25,983.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,611.73 : 75,909.83 = 17,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,611.73/75,909.83 = 17,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,611.73x = 75,909.83 × 17,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,611.73x = 1,315,071,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,071,676.58/50,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.54

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