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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,383.10, 75,711.05 and 27,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,383.10, 75,711.05 and 27,026.30 is: 40,612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,383.10 : 75,711.05 = 27,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,383.10/75,711.05 = 27,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,383.10x = 75,711.05 × 27,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,383.10x = 2,046,189,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,189,550.62/50,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,612.62

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