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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,611.98, 75,964.32 and 25,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,611.98, 75,964.32 and 25,669.26 is: 38,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,611.98 : 75,964.32 = 25,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,611.98/75,964.32 = 25,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,611.98x = 75,964.32 × 25,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,611.98x = 1,949,947,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,947,880.80/50,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,527.40

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