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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,853.84, 76,327.68 and 25,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,853.84, 76,327.68 and 25,911.72 is: 38,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,853.84 : 76,327.68 = 25,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,853.84/76,327.68 = 25,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,853.84x = 76,327.68 × 25,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,853.84x = 1,977,781,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,781,472.41/50,853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,891.49

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