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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,227.61, 75,382.86 and 25,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,227.61, 75,382.86 and 25,274.75 is: 37,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,227.61 : 75,382.86 = 25,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,227.61/75,382.86 = 25,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,227.61x = 75,382.86 × 25,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,227.61x = 1,905,282,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,282,940.79/50,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,932.98

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