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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,867.06, 76,223.13 and 25,869.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,867.06, 76,223.13 and 25,869.65 is: 38,765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,867.06 : 76,223.13 = 25,869.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,867.06/76,223.13 = 25,869.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,867.06x = 76,223.13 × 25,869.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,867.06x = 1,971,865,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,865,599.73/50,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,765.08

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