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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,140.35, 75,163.71 and 25,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,140.35, 75,163.71 and 25,151.14 is: 37,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,140.35 : 75,163.71 = 25,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,140.35/75,163.71 = 25,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,140.35x = 75,163.71 × 25,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,140.35x = 1,890,453,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,453,181.40/50,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,703.23

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