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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,662.81, 75,995.75 and 17,382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,662.81, 75,995.75 and 17,382.39 is: 26,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,662.81 : 75,995.75 = 17,382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,662.81/75,995.75 = 17,382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,662.81x = 75,995.75 × 17,382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,662.81x = 1,320,987,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,987,764.84/50,662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.11

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