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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,150.03, 75,189.47 and 25,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,150.03, 75,189.47 and 25,172.06 is: 37,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,150.03 : 75,189.47 = 25,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,150.03/75,189.47 = 25,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,150.03x = 75,189.47 × 25,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,150.03x = 1,892,673,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,673,348.40/50,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.23

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