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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,327.65, 75,569.24 and 26,999.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,327.65, 75,569.24 and 26,999.65 is: 40,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,327.65 : 75,569.24 = 26,999.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,327.65/75,569.24 = 26,999.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,327.65x = 75,569.24 × 26,999.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,327.65x = 2,040,342,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,342,895.77/50,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,541.19

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