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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,812.06, 76,264.94 and 25,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,812.06, 76,264.94 and 25,870.08 is: 38,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,812.06 : 76,264.94 = 25,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,812.06/76,264.94 = 25,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,812.06x = 76,264.94 × 25,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,812.06x = 1,972,980,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,980,449.66/50,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,828.98

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