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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,825.21, 76,237.82 and 24,581.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,825.21, 76,237.82 and 24,581.21 is: 36,871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,825.21 : 76,237.82 = 24,581.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,825.21/76,237.82 = 24,581.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,825.21x = 76,237.82 × 24,581.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,825.21x = 1,874,018,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,018,115.41/50,825.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,871.82

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