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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,667.42, 75,998.97 and 16,934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,667.42, 75,998.97 and 16,934.70 is: 25,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,667.42 : 75,998.97 = 16,934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,667.42/75,998.97 = 16,934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,667.42x = 75,998.97 × 16,934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,667.42x = 1,287,019,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,019,757.26/50,667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.33

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