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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,486.79, 75,703.59 and 26,807.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,486.79, 75,703.59 and 26,807.61 is: 40,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,486.79 : 75,703.59 = 26,807.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,486.79/75,703.59 = 26,807.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,486.79x = 75,703.59 × 26,807.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,486.79x = 2,029,432,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,432,316.32/50,486.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,197.29

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