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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,971.56, 76,467.97 and 25,685.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,971.56, 76,467.97 and 25,685.29 is: 38,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,971.56 : 76,467.97 = 25,685.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,971.56/76,467.97 = 25,685.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,971.56x = 76,467.97 × 25,685.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,971.56x = 1,964,101,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,101,985.16/50,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,533.29

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