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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,310.60, 75,465.90 and 26,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,310.60, 75,465.90 and 26,982.60 is: 40,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,310.60 : 75,465.90 = 26,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,310.60/75,465.90 = 26,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,310.60x = 75,465.90 × 26,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,310.60x = 2,036,266,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,266,193.34/50,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,473.90

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