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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,955.58, 76,398.48 and 25,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,955.58, 76,398.48 and 25,947.22 is: 38,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,955.58 : 76,398.48 = 25,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,955.58/76,398.48 = 25,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,955.58x = 76,398.48 × 25,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,955.58x = 1,982,328,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,328,168.23/50,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,903.06

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