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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,675.82, 76,019.02 and 17,398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,675.82, 76,019.02 and 17,398.58 is: 26,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,675.82 : 76,019.02 = 17,398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,675.82/76,019.02 = 17,398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,675.82x = 76,019.02 × 17,398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,675.82x = 1,322,623,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,623,000.99/50,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.69

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