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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,251.82, 75,379.39 and 25,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,251.82, 75,379.39 and 25,278.26 is: 37,918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,251.82 : 75,379.39 = 25,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,251.82/75,379.39 = 25,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,251.82x = 75,379.39 × 25,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,251.82x = 1,905,459,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,459,378.97/50,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,918.22

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