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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,612.98, 75,965.82 and 25,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,612.98, 75,965.82 and 25,670.26 is: 38,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,612.98 : 75,965.82 = 25,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,612.98/75,965.82 = 25,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,612.98x = 75,965.82 × 25,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,612.98x = 1,950,062,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,062,350.51/50,612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,528.90

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