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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,663.16, 75,976.08 and 17,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,663.16, 75,976.08 and 17,374.32 is: 26,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,663.16 : 75,976.08 = 17,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,663.16/75,976.08 = 17,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,663.16x = 75,976.08 × 17,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,663.16x = 1,320,032,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,032,726.27/50,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.08

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