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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.82, 76,221.62 and 25,824.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.82, 76,221.62 and 25,824.75 is: 38,772.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.82 : 76,221.62 = 25,824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.82/76,221.62 = 25,824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.82x = 76,221.62 × 25,824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.82x = 1,968,404,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,404,151.97/50,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,772.67

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