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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,189.22, 75,291.12 and 26,802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,189.22, 75,291.12 and 26,802.90 is: 40,208.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,189.22 : 75,291.12 = 26,802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,189.22/75,291.12 = 26,802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,189.22x = 75,291.12 × 26,802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,189.22x = 2,018,020,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,020,360.25/50,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,208.24

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