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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,007.27, 74,971.98 and 25,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,007.27, 74,971.98 and 25,034.47 is: 37,532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,007.27 : 74,971.98 = 25,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,007.27/74,971.98 = 25,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,007.27x = 74,971.98 × 25,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,007.27x = 1,876,883,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,883,596.72/50,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,532.21

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