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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,149.88, 75,205.36 and 26,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,149.88, 75,205.36 and 26,763.56 is: 40,134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,149.88 : 75,205.36 = 26,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,149.88/75,205.36 = 26,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,149.88x = 75,205.36 × 26,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,149.88x = 2,012,763,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,763,164.68/50,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,134.95

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