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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,312.34, 75,526.83 and 26,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,312.34, 75,526.83 and 26,984.34 is: 40,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,312.34 : 75,526.83 = 26,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,312.34/75,526.83 = 26,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,312.34x = 75,526.83 × 26,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,312.34x = 2,038,041,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,041,659.84/50,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,507.79

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