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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,429.62, 75,655.28 and 25,142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,429.62, 75,655.28 and 25,142.91 is: 37,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,429.62 : 75,655.28 = 25,142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,429.62/75,655.28 = 25,142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,429.62x = 75,655.28 × 25,142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,429.62x = 1,902,193,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,193,675.21/50,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,719.77

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