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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,573.76, 75,838.53 and 26,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,573.76, 75,838.53 and 26,875.59 is: 40,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,573.76 : 75,838.53 = 26,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,573.76/75,838.53 = 26,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,573.76x = 75,838.53 × 26,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,573.76x = 2,038,205,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,205,238.48/50,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,301.64

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