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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,177.76, 75,273.90 and 26,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,177.76, 75,273.90 and 26,791.44 is: 40,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,177.76 : 75,273.90 = 26,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,177.76/75,273.90 = 26,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,177.76x = 75,273.90 × 26,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,177.76x = 2,016,696,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,696,175.42/50,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,191.04

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