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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,713.56, 76,079.22 and 17,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,713.56, 76,079.22 and 17,437.08 is: 26,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,713.56 : 76,079.22 = 17,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,713.56/76,079.22 = 17,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,713.56x = 76,079.22 × 17,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,713.56x = 1,326,599,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,599,445.48/50,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.67

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