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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,188.79, 75,287.28 and 25,215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,188.79, 75,287.28 and 25,215.95 is: 37,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,188.79 : 75,287.28 = 25,215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,188.79/75,287.28 = 25,215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,188.79x = 75,287.28 × 25,215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,188.79x = 1,898,440,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,440,288.12/50,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,825.98

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