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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,637.57, 75,965.58 and 17,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,637.57, 75,965.58 and 17,361 is: 26,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,637.57 : 75,965.58 = 17,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,637.57/75,965.58 = 17,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,637.57x = 75,965.58 × 17,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,637.57x = 1,318,838,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,838,434.38/50,637.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.66

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