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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,175.96, 75,254.34 and 25,209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,175.96, 75,254.34 and 25,209.09 is: 37,808.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,175.96 : 75,254.34 = 25,209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,175.96/75,254.34 = 25,209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,175.96x = 75,254.34 × 25,209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,175.96x = 1,897,093,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,093,429.95/50,175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,808.81

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