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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,549.94, 75,802.95 and 26,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,549.94, 75,802.95 and 26,852.27 is: 40,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,549.94 : 75,802.95 = 26,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,549.94/75,802.95 = 26,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,549.94x = 75,802.95 × 26,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,549.94x = 2,035,480,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,480,901.18/50,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,266.73

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