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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,373.89, 75,511.63 and 25,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,373.89, 75,511.63 and 25,338.83 is: 37,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,373.89 : 75,511.63 = 25,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,373.89/75,511.63 = 25,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,373.89x = 75,511.63 × 25,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,373.89x = 1,913,375,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,375,914.69/50,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,983.49

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