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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,144.38, 75,197.13 and 26,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,144.38, 75,197.13 and 26,758.06 is: 40,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,144.38 : 75,197.13 = 26,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,144.38/75,197.13 = 26,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,144.38x = 75,197.13 × 26,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,144.38x = 2,012,129,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,129,316.37/50,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,126.72

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