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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,188.35, 75,286.62 and 25,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,188.35, 75,286.62 and 25,215.51 is: 37,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,188.35 : 75,286.62 = 25,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,188.35/75,286.62 = 25,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,188.35x = 75,286.62 × 25,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,188.35x = 1,898,390,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,390,519.48/50,188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,825.32

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