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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,813.06, 76,266.44 and 25,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,813.06, 76,266.44 and 25,871.08 is: 38,830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,813.06 : 76,266.44 = 25,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,813.06/76,266.44 = 25,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,813.06x = 76,266.44 × 25,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,813.06x = 1,973,095,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,095,170.56/50,813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,830.47

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