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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,130.46, 75,159.96 and 25,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,130.46, 75,159.96 and 25,152.49 is: 37,710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,130.46 : 75,159.96 = 25,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,130.46/75,159.96 = 25,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,130.46x = 75,159.96 × 25,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,130.46x = 1,890,460,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,460,142.30/50,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,710.81

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