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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,924.28, 76,376.26 and 17,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,924.28, 76,376.26 and 17,187 is: 25,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,924.28 : 76,376.26 = 17,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,924.28/76,376.26 = 17,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,924.28x = 76,376.26 × 17,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,924.28x = 1,312,678,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,678,780.62/50,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,777.07

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