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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,886.73, 76,276.19 and 17,120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,886.73, 76,276.19 and 17,120.59 is: 25,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,886.73 : 76,276.19 = 17,120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,886.73/76,276.19 = 17,120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,886.73x = 76,276.19 × 17,120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,886.73x = 1,305,893,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,893,375.75/50,886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,662.75

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