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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,999.70, 76,499.55 and 17,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,999.70, 76,499.55 and 17,708.70 is: 26,563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,999.70 : 76,499.55 = 17,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,999.70/76,499.55 = 17,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,999.70x = 76,499.55 × 17,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,999.70x = 1,354,707,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,707,581.09/50,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,563.05

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