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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,377.94, 75,553.23 and 26,653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,377.94, 75,553.23 and 26,653.22 is: 39,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,377.94 : 75,553.23 = 26,653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,377.94/75,553.23 = 26,653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,377.94x = 75,553.23 × 26,653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,377.94x = 2,013,736,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,736,860.90/50,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,972.59

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