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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,688.47, 76,013.79 and 17,399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,688.47, 76,013.79 and 17,399.09 is: 26,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,688.47 : 76,013.79 = 17,399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,688.47/76,013.79 = 17,399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,688.47x = 76,013.79 × 17,399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,688.47x = 1,322,570,393.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,570,393.38/50,688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.14

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