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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,172.52, 75,303.90 and 26,818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,172.52, 75,303.90 and 26,818.92 is: 40,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,172.52 : 75,303.90 = 26,818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,172.52/75,303.90 = 26,818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,172.52x = 75,303.90 × 26,818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,172.52x = 2,019,569,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,569,269.79/50,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,252.50

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