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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,860.67, 76,266.38 and 17,569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,860.67, 76,266.38 and 17,569.06 is: 26,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,860.67 : 76,266.38 = 17,569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,860.67/76,266.38 = 17,569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,860.67x = 76,266.38 × 17,569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,860.67x = 1,339,928,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,928,459.46/50,860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,345.08

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