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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,924.45, 76,368.44 and 17,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,924.45, 76,368.44 and 17,635.59 is: 26,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,924.45 : 76,368.44 = 17,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,924.45/76,368.44 = 17,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,924.45x = 76,368.44 × 17,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,924.45x = 1,346,802,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,802,408.60/50,924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.07

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