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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,350.12, 75,473.34 and 26,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,350.12, 75,473.34 and 26,970.28 is: 40,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,350.12 : 75,473.34 = 26,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,350.12/75,473.34 = 26,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,350.12x = 75,473.34 × 26,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,350.12x = 2,035,537,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,537,112.34/50,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,427.65

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