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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,223.98, 75,252.78 and 25,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,223.98, 75,252.78 and 25,211.18 is: 37,775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,223.98 : 75,252.78 = 25,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,223.98/75,252.78 = 25,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,223.98x = 75,252.78 × 25,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,223.98x = 1,897,211,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,211,570.21/50,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,775.01

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