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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,974.65, 76,459.95 and 17,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,974.65, 76,459.95 and 17,702.28 is: 26,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,974.65 : 76,459.95 = 17,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,974.65/76,459.95 = 17,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,974.65x = 76,459.95 × 17,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,974.65x = 1,353,515,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,515,443.69/50,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.72

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