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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,795.62, 76,198.44 and 17,511.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,795.62, 76,198.44 and 17,511.31 is: 26,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,795.62 : 76,198.44 = 17,511.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,795.62/76,198.44 = 17,511.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,795.62x = 76,198.44 × 17,511.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,795.62x = 1,334,334,123.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,334,123.36/50,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.68

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