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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,036.04, 75,099.42 and 26,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,036.04, 75,099.42 and 26,682.12 is: 40,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,036.04 : 75,099.42 = 26,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,036.04/75,099.42 = 26,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,036.04x = 75,099.42 × 26,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,036.04x = 2,003,811,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,811,736.37/50,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,047.37

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