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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,683.59, 76,006.49 and 17,394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,683.59, 76,006.49 and 17,394.21 is: 26,084.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,683.59 : 76,006.49 = 17,394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,683.59/76,006.49 = 17,394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,683.59x = 76,006.49 × 17,394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,683.59x = 1,322,072,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,072,761.45/50,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.83

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