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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.38, 75,359.18 and 25,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.38, 75,359.18 and 25,327.71 is: 37,959.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.38 : 75,359.18 = 25,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.38/75,359.18 = 25,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.38x = 75,359.18 × 25,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.38x = 1,908,675,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,675,520.20/50,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,959.89

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