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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,911.61, 76,289.45 and 25,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,911.61, 76,289.45 and 25,914.20 is: 38,831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,911.61 : 76,289.45 = 25,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,911.61/76,289.45 = 25,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,911.61x = 76,289.45 × 25,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,911.61x = 1,976,979,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,979,554.17/50,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,831.61

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