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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,825.97, 76,238.94 and 24,581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,825.97, 76,238.94 and 24,581.97 is: 36,872.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,825.97 : 76,238.94 = 24,581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,825.97/76,238.94 = 24,581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,825.97x = 76,238.94 × 24,581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,825.97x = 1,874,103,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,103,335.91/50,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,872.95

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