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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,872.67, 76,309.88 and 17,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,872.67, 76,309.88 and 17,593.60 is: 26,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,872.67 : 76,309.88 = 17,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,872.67/76,309.88 = 17,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,872.67x = 76,309.88 × 17,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,872.67x = 1,342,565,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,565,697.73/50,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.70

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