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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,349.12, 75,471.84 and 26,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,349.12, 75,471.84 and 26,969.28 is: 40,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,349.12 : 75,471.84 = 26,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,349.12/75,471.84 = 26,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,349.12x = 75,471.84 × 26,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,349.12x = 2,035,421,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,421,185.08/50,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,426.15

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