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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,965.83, 76,411.78 and 25,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,965.83, 76,411.78 and 25,680.89 is: 38,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,965.83 : 76,411.78 = 25,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,965.83/76,411.78 = 25,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,965.83x = 76,411.78 × 25,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,965.83x = 1,962,322,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,322,643.71/50,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,502.71

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