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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,279.13, 75,355.82 and 25,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,279.13, 75,355.82 and 25,325.46 is: 37,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,279.13 : 75,355.82 = 25,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,279.13/75,355.82 = 25,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,279.13x = 75,355.82 × 25,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,279.13x = 1,908,420,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,420,773.52/50,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,956.52

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