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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.76, 75,287.79 and 25,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,183.76, 75,287.79 and 25,161.65 is: 37,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,183.76 : 75,287.79 = 25,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,183.76/75,287.79 = 25,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,183.76x = 75,287.79 × 25,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,183.76x = 1,894,364,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,364,644.81/50,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,748.56

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