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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,661.91, 75,909.61 and 17,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,661.91, 75,909.61 and 17,363.78 is: 26,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,661.91 : 75,909.61 = 17,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,661.91/75,909.61 = 17,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,661.91x = 75,909.61 × 17,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,661.91x = 1,318,078,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,078,024.06/50,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.14

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