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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,638.51, 75,966.98 and 17,361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,638.51, 75,966.98 and 17,361.93 is: 26,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,638.51 : 75,966.98 = 17,361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,638.51/75,966.98 = 17,361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,638.51x = 75,966.98 × 17,361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,638.51x = 1,318,933,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,933,389.07/50,638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.06

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