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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.93, 75,421.73 and 25,315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.93, 75,421.73 and 25,315.28 is: 37,972.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.93 : 75,421.73 = 25,315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.93/75,421.73 = 25,315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.93x = 75,421.73 × 25,315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.93x = 1,909,322,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,322,213.03/50,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,972.33

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