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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,870.74, 76,281.48 and 17,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,870.74, 76,281.48 and 17,579.12 is: 26,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,870.74 : 76,281.48 = 17,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,870.74/76,281.48 = 17,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,870.74x = 76,281.48 × 17,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,870.74x = 1,340,961,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,961,290.70/50,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,360.17

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