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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,311.60, 75,467.40 and 26,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,311.60, 75,467.40 and 26,983.60 is: 40,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,311.60 : 75,467.40 = 26,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,311.60/75,467.40 = 26,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,311.60x = 75,467.40 × 26,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,311.60x = 2,036,382,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,382,134.64/50,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,475.40

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