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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,171.21, 75,247.22 and 25,204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,171.21, 75,247.22 and 25,204.33 is: 37,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,171.21 : 75,247.22 = 25,204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,171.21/75,247.22 = 25,204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,171.21x = 75,247.22 × 25,204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,171.21x = 1,896,555,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,555,921.53/50,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,801.68

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