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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,759.94, 76,144.98 and 17,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,759.94, 76,144.98 and 17,475.60 is: 26,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,759.94 : 76,144.98 = 17,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,759.94/76,144.98 = 17,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,759.94x = 76,144.98 × 17,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,759.94x = 1,330,679,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,679,212.49/50,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,215.15

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