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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,177.21, 75,269.91 and 25,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,177.21, 75,269.91 and 25,204.41 is: 37,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,177.21 : 75,269.91 = 25,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,177.21/75,269.91 = 25,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,177.21x = 75,269.91 × 25,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,177.21x = 1,897,133,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,133,766.82/50,177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,808.68

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